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Beware of Emotions Affecting Your Money Decisions

Beware of Emotions Affecting Your Money Decisions Today’s impulsive moves could breed tomorrow’s regrets. When emotions and money intersect, the effects can be financially injurious. Emotions can cause us to overreact – or not act at all when we should. Think of the investors who always respond to sudden Wall Street volatility. That emotional response may not be warranted, and they may come to regret it. In a typical market year, Wall Street can see big waves of volatility. This [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-06-20T13:08:43-04:00June 15th, 2017|Business/Economic News, Investing, Personal Finance|Comments Off

Active & Passive Investment Management

Active & Passive Investment Management What do each of these terms really mean? Investment management can be active or passive. Sometimes, that simple, fundamental choice can make a difference in portfolio performance. During a particular market climate, one of these two methods may be widely praised, while the other is derided and dismissed. In truth, both approaches have merit, and all investors should understand their principles. How does passive asset management work? A passive asset management strategy employs investment vehicles [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-04-25T10:02:54-04:00April 20th, 2017|Business/Economic News, Investing, Savings and Investing|Comments Off

If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds?

If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds? Investors in longer-term Treasuries could really be punished. Are bond investors facing the possibility of major losses? Recently, bond yields have climbed. From November 1-23, the 2-year Treasury yield went from 0.83% to 1.12%, while the yield on the 10-year note rose from 1.83% to 2.36%.1 Quality bonds have a place in a portfolio, but many investors are moving their money elsewhere. They see a federal stimulus ahead in 2017, one that [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:12-04:00March 2nd, 2017|Bond Market, Business/Economic News, Investing|Comments Off

What Will the Election Do to the Market?

What Will the Election Do to the Market? Will volatility seize Wall Street? Or will calm prevail? Wall Street has had a rather calm summer. How about fall? Will volatility increase before and after Election Day? So far, the market is performing roughly in line with historical patterns. In 19 of the prior 22 presidential election years, the S&P 500 advanced from June through October. The median gain for the index during that 5-month period: 4.1%.1 During those 22 election years, [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:14-04:00September 8th, 2016|Business/Economic News|Comments Off

Why the Brexit Should Not Rattle Investors

Why the Brexit Should Not Rattle Investors Wall Street has rebounded so many times, so quickly. Uncertainty is the hobgoblin of financial markets. Right now, investors are contending with it daily as the European Union contends with the United Kingdom’s apparent exit. Globally, many institutional investors have responded to this uncertainty by selling. Should American retirement savers follow their lead? They may just want to wait out the turbulence. The Brexit vote was a disruption for Wall Street, not a new normal. [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:15-04:00July 7th, 2016|Business/Economic News, International, Savings and Investing|Comments Off