The world is currently fighting a virus. We are fighting a viral strain known as COVID-19. We are fighting something that we cannot see. And it doesn’t belong here, in humans. It belongs in other animals, epidemiologists tell us it originated in bats and found its way to humans. The human body doesn’t know what […]
How to trade ETFs in volatile markets.
Now I’m certainly not suggesting that you should turn into a ‘trader’. Those are the folks who are making the markets convulse like they’re in an electric chair. Apologies for the gruesome analogy. But it is ugly. Because you are investing on a regular schedule, you need to place your trades. You don’t want to […]
Is this an incredible investment opportunity, or what?
First off, there is no greater consideration than the human suffering delivered by the COVID-19 outbreak. I know the potential to profit from suffering will appear callous, and then some. But many are wrapped in fear on many fronts. That includes investors who might make decisions that impair their financial health. I’ve penned that market […]
How is your portfolio holding up? How are you holding up?
It’s possible that you haven’t looked at your portfolio. It’s possible as well that you haven’t looked in the mirror. To not look at your portfolio might be a good strategy. I’ve heard from a few readers who offer that they will not look, just yet. But it’s certainly important to be aware. Your portfolio […]
The stock markets are ridiculous. Maybe you shouldn’t look.
OK, I was going to use the word ‘stupid’. But I did not want to hurt the feelings of Mr. Market. So we’ll just say that you are ridiculous. For quite some time you’ve been somewhat sensible. I’ll have to give you that. But yesterday, you were out of control. It was silly. You didn’t […]
Don’t be scared. Keep investing.
The coronavirus is dominating the headlines. And it is causing incredible anxiety within the ‘general populations’. Certainly investors are watching and reacting to the fear and anxiety. The virus is ‘unknown’ and that’s what makes it scary. Thing is, the short-term direction of stock markets is unknown as well. We just know that historically over […]