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Important Community Alert, Fake AI Impersonation Scams Using My Name
I want to make everyone aware of an important issue that was recently brought to my attention by one of our members. A fake AI-generated YouTube channel has been created that appears to be me. This is not my channel. It is an impersonation designed to mislead people into a scam. I am sharing this…
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The Danger of Holding Dividend-Paying Stocks in a Bear Market
Dividend-paying stocks are often seen as a safe haven for investors seeking steady income. However, during a bear market, the perceived safety of these investments can be misleading. This article delves into the dangers of holding dividend-paying stocks in a bear market by answering key questions: What can happen to the companies that pay dividends?…
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From Media Hype To Missed Exits, Lessons From Cathie Wood To Tom Lee
Tom Lee is the new hero, but remember what happened to Cathie Wood in the same situation? If you have been investing for a few decades, you already know the market spends a lot of years drifting higher. That slow upward tide is exactly what makes the messages of Wall Street, the big advisory firms,…
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The Confidence Trap: Why Smart Investors Still Blow Up in Bull Markets
I love my morning coffee on the dock or patio couch to get creative, and this weekend I wrote an enjoyable and educational article for you. Recently, I spoke with two self-directed traders and investors on the phone — Dan and Jerry. Both were highly intelligent, professionals at what they do, and had built up…
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A “Perma Bear” Walks Into A Bull Market… I’m Guilty
Why Being Called a “Perma Bear” Is the Best Compliment I Could Get The other night, my family and I went out for dinner, and one of the kids had a little magnet drawing board to play with. My son and I like to draw scenes where we each draw one thing at a time…
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Why Free Market Analysis Can Cost More Than You Think
My neighbour was cleaning out his garage and gave me a box that had a new Dehavilland Beaver RC plane. It was a lucky win to get this toy. But, when it comes to free financial research and ideas, they generally don’t fly or work out in helping you make money and consistently grow your…
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Why Self Directed Traders & Investors Can’t Catch a Break and Win
Here is an expanded version of my recent FOMO article, which has been posted on WolfStreet.com! There’s a moment most investors face—not during a crash, but after it. You followed your rules. You protected capital. You moved to safety, or at least I hope you did, and you didn’t panic out near the bottom of…
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A Valuable Lesson In Knowing Your Own Personality Type For Investing
A couple of years ago, I shared my Myers-Briggs personality test publicly, and I did this for a few reasons. For one, I enjoy sharing life experiences and who I am with the investors I work with. I believe in being open and honest with people and that I, in turn, can learn something from…
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Why Most Investment Accounts are Not at All-Time Highs, and How This Trader Just Lost Their Shirt
As I write this (Wednesday, January 31st), the market had a strong pullback based on tech earnings and the Fed keeping rates the same. The question I keep getting is if this is a reason to worry and panic or if it is just a dip. Let’s take a look at our sentiment chart, a…
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Shockingly Different Results Of How Two Pilots Invested $1,000,000
Prepare to be amazed by the vastly different outcomes achieved by two pilots who each invested $1,000,000. You won’t believe the stark contrast in their results! John, the consistent pilot, made $371,229 more than Mike who earned a higher average annual return. How is that possible?? Eons ago, in high school, I had an old-timer…
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The Silent Killer of Stock and Bond Investors 50+
Recently, I was shocked after speaking with five different investors on the phone. These investors have been involved in the markets for many years, and they trade their accounts. Surprisingly, not a single one of them knew what a drawdown was, as there are two types. In short, it is how we gauge an overall…
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How To Become A World-Class Investor Without Self-Discipline
If you’ve had any education in trading at all, you’ve heard that self-discipline is a major key to success. I want to touch on this topic to reinforce this point! Understanding the psychology of trading is the distinction between those who win and those who don’t. Thankfully, there is a way for individuals who struggle…
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Investors Have Stockholm Syndrome And How This Effects Their Retirement
In an article I wrote earlier this month, I introduced the concept of investors suffering en masse from a form of Stockholm Syndrome. Traditionally, this term has been applied to hostages when they develop empathy for their captors. The hostages begin to identify and to even assist with their captors’ cause. The most famous case, and what…
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