Investment Management
The Contagious Effect on the Market
When a new epidemic arises, stocks tend to fall ill. Brian Cochran, Financial Planner at John Moore Associates, talks about how fears surrounding viruses affect investments, which stocks are most prone to volatility, and reminds us why we shouldn’t panic. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and not necessarily those of Raymond James. The…
Our Thoughts on Market Volatility
Stock markets experienced a swift correction over the last week. News of the spreading Coronavirus and the potential for economic disruption triggered a flight to safe investments as everyone does their best to assess the potential risks. The future is always uncertain, and we do not see any value in trying to predict the outcome….
This New Year, Resolve to Ignore Predictions
December is the perfect time for reflecting upon the year gone by, but also for anticipating what the next year might bring. In the finance world, this time of year comes with bold forecasts and predictions. Investors are tempted to act on the predictions of so-called “experts” as we grasp for some sense of how…
Giving and Receiving
In preparing for this blog, I asked my sons for their thoughts on what I should write about this month. My oldest, Carson, surprised me with his thoughtful response. “You should write about how people shouldn’t give just to be recognized.” I asked him to tell me more. “Well, I think sometimes people give money…
4 Thoughts on the Yield Curve
You may have seen the big news that the 2 year/10 year yield curve inverted on August 13th. This interest rate activity, and the 3% stock market drop that accompanied it, were meaningful enough to make it out of the financial news cycle and into the main stream. The Albuquerque Journal felt it warranted an all-caps…