Episode 163:  Although I’m an “active” trader, I traded very little in 2015 because I was concerned about the bottom falling out of the stock market.  This was of special concern because the S&P500 had not broken below its 50 day moving average since 2...

Episode 163:  Although I’m an “active” trader, I traded very little in 2015 because I was concerned about the bottom falling out of the stock market.  This was of special concern because the S&P500 had not broken below its 50 day moving average since 2...

Episode 162:  In this episode I discuss why you should not only consider Risk but also Alpha. - Alpha is the measurement of performance on a risk adjusted basis.  As a simple (and graphic) illustration, consider the risk/reward associated with the gam...

Episode 162:  In this episode I discuss why you should not only consider Risk but also Alpha. Alpha is the measurement of performance on a risk adjusted basis.  As a simple (and graphic) illustration, consider the risk/reward associated with the game o...

Episode 161:  The stock market has more to do with human nature than it does with balance sheets.  That’s why attitude and motivation are so important.  The power of positive thinking can’t create money out of thin are,

Episode 161:  The stock market has more to do with human nature than it does with balance sheets.  That’s why attitude and motivation are so important.  The power of positive thinking can’t create money out of thin are,

Episode 160: Much as been made about the demographic decline that is occurring as Baby Boomers age and move into retirement and eventual death.  This is a global phenomenon. - I pay close attention to demographic trends and I have spoken often about h...

Episode 160: Much as been made about the demographic decline that is occurring as Baby Boomers age and move into retirement and eventual death.  This is a global phenomenon. I pay close attention to demographic trends and I have spoken often about how ...

Episode 159: Market volatility continues ahead of this week’s Fed FOMC meeting.  Ignore the media hysteria on interest rates, instead focus on growth (or the lack of) in China.  This is a reference episode,

Episode 159: Market volatility continues ahead of this week’s Fed FOMC meeting.  Ignore the media hysteria on interest rates, instead focus on growth (or the lack of) in China.  This is a reference episode,