Investment Outlook for 2024
We’ve had a sweet rally in the last quarter in both stocks and bonds. So with this beautiful end to 2023, what’s the outlook for 2024? The Markets Historically, future returns are driven by attractive valuations, and so when we’re looking for the threats and the promises we look at evaluations. The biggest threat […]
Rethinking Investing in Commodities
With inflation falling fairly rapidly already at 3%, is it time to rethink commodities? What is a Commodity? Let’s begin by defining commodities. The basic goods and raw materials typically sold on specialist exchanges. We’re talking about oil, gold, wheat, pork bellies, and there’s a number of ways we can own these commodities; four fundamental […]
Selling Your Business: Nine Human Nature Pitfalls That Can Disrupt a Successful Exit
Selling a business is a complex and often emotional journey, especially for entrepreneurs who have poured their heart and soul into their ventures. In this era, entrepreneurs are heralded as the champions of modern innovation, effortlessly navigating turbulent waters to create success.
I’m Okay, But Things Are Terrible: Is the Economy Bad?
I’m okay, but things are terrible. There’s a general sense that economic conditions right now are absolutely awful and that the outlook is terrible – a sense that is completely and totally refuted by reality. Why is it that the general public feels this way, and how is this impacting the way they invest?
Investing in Bonds: Are we at the End of the Bond Meltdown?
We’ve all heard, “what goes up must come down.” Well, on an interesting twist, what’s come down very hard in the form of the bond market looks like it’s ready to recover a little bit.
