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Headlines Creating Jitters and Volatility… Positive Longer-Term Story Remains Intact

Headlines Creating Jitters and Volatility… Positive Longer-Term Story Remains Intact

by Jeff Krumpelman, CFA® | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

What goes up must come downSpinnin’ wheel got to go ‘roundTalkin’ ‘bout your troubles it’s a cryin’ sinRide a painted pony let the spinnin’ wheel spinDid you find the directing sign on theStraight and narrow highwayWould you mind a reflecting signJust let it shine...
Off To a Rough Start To The Year…Patience Should Be Rewarded As 2022 Evolves

Off To a Rough Start To The Year…Patience Should Be Rewarded As 2022 Evolves

by Jeff Krumpelman, CFA® | Feb 18, 2022 | Market Update

Come writers and criticsWho prophesize with your penAnd keep your eyes wideThe chance won’t come againAnd don’t speak too soonFor the wheel’s still in spin –Lyrics taken from Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic song, “Times They Are A-Changin’ A look At The S&P 5001 We...
Fantastic Close To 2021… What’s in Store For 2022?

Fantastic Close To 2021… What’s in Store For 2022?

by Jeff Krumpelman, CFA® | Jan 28, 2022 | Market Update, Uncategorized

“You got to let me know…should I stay or should I go?” – Lyrics from the 1980’s hit song from The Clash The S&P 500 finished the year in strong fashion, posting another record close at the end of December. This marked its 70th new high during the year and...
Great Year So Far for Returns in 2021, Despite a Weak Close to November… Can the Good Times Continue?

Great Year So Far for Returns in 2021, Despite a Weak Close to November… Can the Good Times Continue?

by Jeff Krumpelman, CFA® | Dec 3, 2021 | Market Update

“Profits should be based not on optimism but on arithmetic.” – Ben Graham Equity returns have been spectacular in 2021, with the S&P 500 up over 23% through November.1 The index has established 65 new highs so far this year; the second most new highs recorded in a...
Risk Levels Have Increased…But Fundamentals Remain Positive

Risk Levels Have Increased…But Fundamentals Remain Positive

by Jeff Krumpelman, CFA® | Oct 13, 2021 | Market Update

“After spending many years on Wall Street and after making and losing millions of dollars, I want to tell you this…it never was my thinking that made big money for me. It always was my sitting. Got that? My sitting tight!” – Jesse Livermore (famous investor/trader in...
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