Market Commentary for 2009
December 8, 2009
It is important to understand that we are not trying to "beat the market" in the short-term and we fully expect to lag a little in strong up markets. However, this year the reason we've underperformed is because of our safety measures - the same safety measures that allowed us to avoid major losses in 2000-02 and again in 2008.
November 5, 2009
Most investors focus only on market risk - buying something and hoping it doesn't go down. But the greater risk is having prices, over a very long term, go up more than your spending power.
October 1, 2009
Has investor sentiment really changed over the past year? I think the answer is "yes". Investors and financial advisors have been reminded that stocks can, and do, go down.
Stocks and Commodities Article
September 14, 2009
Greg Morris, Stadion's Chief Technical Analyst, was recently interviewed by Stocks and Commodities magazine about technical analysis.
September 1, 2009
As another school year is starting for kids, I thought it might be a good time to clarify some of the basic terms that often show up in our newsletters and conversations.
August 1, 2009
Whipsaw trades - buying into the market, having to get out quickly, and then buying back in at a higher price - are like gnats. I wish they would go away but it's not going to happen
July 1, 2009
June was an exciting month in the stock market if you like investment rollercoasters.
June 1, 2009
There's been a collective sigh of relief around the nation as stocks have now posted three consecutive months of positive returns, but it is important to keep things in perspective.
May 1, 2009
It is often difficult to conceptualize that missing most of the downside is often just as good, if not better than, missing some of the upside.