Hopefully everyone who celebrates has a lovely Easter this coming Sunday, and enjoys the nice 3-day weekend for the stock market because of Good Friday. Luckily it coincides with some nice weather for us here in New Jersey! Here's what I've been reading this morning:...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/12/17
The world of ETF investing is definitely still a new idea to a lot of people. However, the ETF industry is seeing some pretty interesting growth recently. Every day there's news of fund families launching crazier and crazier ETFs. Similarly, about year or so later...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/11/17
Here's what I've been reading this morning: 'The Benefits of Active Management: How To Compete with Low-Cost Funds and Win' - Russell Smith - Insight 'Bread and Circus Investors' - Anthony Isola - A Teachable Moment 'Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley: A Tale of Two...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/10/17
If you're a golf fan, WOW what a finish to The Masters yesterday! After so many years, it was really nice to see Sergio Garcia claim his first major tournament victory. The Masters, for me, always signals the beginning of spring, and hopefully warmer weather....
Tim’s Top Links – 4/7/17
There's a pretty well known analogy made between investing and golf. Each hole of golf, or the round in general, is similar to your approach towards building your portfolio. There are plenty of ways to successfully maneuver each hole, but it's up to you to decide...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/6/17
The 2017 Masters tournament started this morning, and golf fans everywhere are rejoicing! However, some people making bets on the tournament got thrown a last second curveball yesterday. One of the favorites to win the green jacket was Dustin Johnson, and as many of...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/5/17
In my short time in the industry, I've learned A LOT. One important thing I've picked up along the way is that performance chasing is a loser's game. Sometimes it could work out for you, but the start of 2017 has proven the opposite. One of the strongest sectors...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/4/17
If we extrapolate the Mets' Opening Day win from yesterday, we can safely assume they will go 162-0 and Asdrubal Cabrera will compete for the NL batting title hitting a cool .600! Just kidding. It's always important to manage people's expectations whether it is for...
Tim’s Top Links – 4/3/17
Happy Opening Day to the MLB 2017 season! The Mets get underway this afternoon in NYC, and expectations are high for this year. Certain players come into the season already on somewhat of a hot-seat for the Mets. Jay Bruce would certainly benefit from a hot start...
Tim’s Top Links – 3/31/17
It's been a "bumpy" March if you listen to all the headlines. However, when you take a closer look at things, SPX is only -2.3% off highs. 2.3% should NOT be considered a "pullback". If anything it's a tiny exhale, but nothing close to a 5 or 10% pullback. Today...