Archives for October 2012
The Fiscal Cliff Explained
The Fiscal Cliff and the Election What is it all about? With much recent discussion about the “Fiscal Cliff” many of you have asked us about our opinion. Many more have even some asked what it’s all about. In the link below we have it answered.
After Declines Recoveries have Followed
After declines, recoveries have followed We posted this graph to the blog a few months back but thought it would be a good idea to share it again. We have noticed a growing restlessness among the general population as of late and we hope to show you that despite challenging times, inexact economic growth is normal. There has been much discussion lately about the ineffectiveness of the recovery, the election, fiscal cliff and on and on but the truth is that, despite slow progress, things are getting better. Take a look at the graph below that American Funds created by…
The World is Coming to an End-Again
While at any given point in time the market may face headline grabbing challenges, it has nonetheless rewarded patient, long-term investors. This is one of our favorite graphs. Navellier does a great job presenting the constant long-term growth of the markets while at the same time illustrating “world ending” events that occur all the while. Take a look at this graph and remember it when negative events make you question your investments.
25 Year Anniversary of Black Monday
Today is 25 years to the day since Black Monday, when the DJIA crashed 508 points, or nearly 23%. The collapse sparked fears of another depression, although a recession didn’t come for two years and was relatively mild. An Investment in the S&P 500 in January of 1987 of $10,000 would have been worth $108,450 today. Sitting tight during Black Monday and all other subsequent market adversities would have paid off.
The Cocktail Party Theory
Peter Lynch describes the various stages of the market using a witty analogy he calls The Cocktail Party Theory. Using his illustration we attempt to show you what stage we are currently in. Also find out what the market has done this year and what to expect going forward. Click to read this issue!