by Robert Bartley | Apr 20, 2016 | Investing, Markets, Robert Bartley
Global stock markets are on life support from central banks. The market is topping. The next significant market move (30% or more) will almost surely be down. When that will happen is anyone’s guess, this year, next year or…? We are getting closer. The...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 19, 2016 | Bonds, Markets, Robert Bartley
High quality bonds are currently a decent investment, but rising interest rates in the future could make them a risky part of your portfolio. High quality bond (e.g. U.S. Treasuries…) interest rates are currently awful from a historical perspective; however, based on...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 12, 2016 | Markets, Robert Bartley
This article provides a good perspective on current stock market values and losses during recessions www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/commentaries/Equity-Valuations-Reccessions-and-the-Market
by Robert Bartley | Apr 12, 2016 | Living Life, Robert Bartley
I recently spent a week in Florida with my daughter Keirra visiting our son. The first part of the week we spent on the beach (Shane was working) and the second part of the week we spent with Shane hiking, kayaking at Rainbow Spring, hanging out… How are you Living...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 10, 2016 | Investing, Robert Bartley
You need to review your risk before a market downturn. If you haven’t assessed your risk, including best and worst case scenario losses then do so NOW! Many investors don’t review their risk or entrust their advisor to do so. If neither you nor your advisor has...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 9, 2016 | Financial Literacy, Robert Bartley
Why avoiding large market downturns is important was recently well spelled out by GMO, an investment firm that has been around since 1977. GMO manages $117 billion in assets and has a $10 million minimum per client. These folks are darn good. They have invested in all...
