The Money Runner
When Is It a Good Idea to Make an All In Bet
By David Nelson, CFA Going all-in. When do you make that bet? We see it in the movies all the time. Gamblers living on the edge push the chips to the center of the table confident there is no way they can lose. How does that scene play in the real world outside of a Hollywood […]
The Thrill of Victory Meets the Agony of Defeat
By David Nelson, CFA Trade and rising interest rates top the list of investor concerns as we kick off the earnings season. Banks take center stage Friday as JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C ) and Wells Fargo (WFC) all report. Last week-long rates breaking to the highest levels since 2011 set the stage for a marked […]
The Elephant in the Room
By David Nelson, CFA With earnings in the rear-view mirror what will be the next catalyst to drive returns? Last week’s performance was the best since March and for you stock chart jockeys a breakout above the descending trend line drawn from the highs of January. All in, the earnings season was about as good […]
The Wall of Worry Just Got Higher: Here’s Why
By David Nelson, CFA The Wall of Worry pushed a little higher Friday as traders cut exposure on the heels of weak markets in Europe. The coming Brexit vote now being dubbed “too close to call” sits at the top of investor concerns not to mention this week’s Fed meeting. The rhetoric is getting louder […]
