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2015 Market Analysis
The market had a very bumpy 2015, with a few scary drops, and some quick climbs. The last quarter in specific stocks bounced back for most sectors after the downturn in quarter 3. If you didn’t panic and sell out after the big drop in August, you were rewarded as the S&P 500 index was…
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When is it Safe to Get In the Market?
Perhaps one of the biggest challenges that investors face is determining if “right now” is a safe time to invest (meaning not just the present, but any time). What makes it difficult for investors is a twofold issue: first, is a lack of historical knowledge and perspective, and second, their own emotions. Actually, if one…
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Third Quarter Market Returns
As you might have already heard the stock market took a dip in the most recent quarter. Fixed income categories on the other hand did see mostly slight gains. The Matson Money Fixed Income Fund (Short term Bonds) is up 0.88% for the year. 1. This is the first quarter in over 2 years that…
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Should You Be Investing Based on Track Record?
It seems like common sense to buy a product that is popular or seems to be doing well. For example, a few of my friends will be buying the new I Phone 6S, largely because Apple has a proven track record of making successful and innovative phones. As consumers, that is what we look for…
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Considering Buying Gold? Read This First
We have all seen the advertisements and headlines that keep telling us that investors need to flee to safety and buy gold. They will tell us that the stock market is going to crash worse than last time, and that investors need a hedge to inflation with gold. They will say it with charisma and…
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Second Quarter Market Recap
The second quarter saw continued small increases in the stock market almost across the board. The only real loser is the owner of long term fixed income, as rates increased bringing prices down rapidly. The S&P 500 Index (Large Cap Stocks) rose 0.28% in the quarter, extending its streak to ten consecutive quarters of positive gains.…
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The Worst Investment Advice Ever
I go online to check Yahoo Finance everyday to see how the stock market and other markets are doing. I try to stick to the numbers and real information, and avoid the headlines and articles most of the time. But, about a week ago this was the headline that couldn’t be missed. Economist Predicts: “The Greatest Stock…
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The Results are in on Market Timing
For first-time investors, putting money into the stock market may seem like quite an intimidating task. You may be asking yourself, what happens if you put money in at the wrong time? How do you know when to take money out or switch to safer investments? While at first glance it may seem, in order…
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First Quarter Market Recap
The first quarter of 2015 saw continued gains in most areas. The S&P 500 (U.S Large) Index rose 0.95% for the quarter, posting its 9th quarter in a row of gains. A broader defined U.S. stock market fund which includes small and value stocks returned 1.61%. (Matson Money U.S Equity Fund) Fixed income was in…
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Why you Need to Read “Main Street Money”
If you have not read the book Main Street Money yet, here is a brief into explaining why Mark Matson wrote this book and how it can help you to receive investing peace of mind. The following is a direct quote from the introduction to the book, “Main Street Money”.1. “Chances are you’re one of the 95…
