The Mind Game That Investors Can’t Stop Playing by The Wall Street Journal
Bitcoin ETF’s provide the latest example that investors chase performance to their detriment. They buy high after a great run and sell low when their low conviction bet doesn’t work out. Investors in the original cohort of bitcoin funds lost an average of 5.8% annually even though Bitcoin went up in price during the period analyzed. Time after time since investors bought the Bitcoin ETF’s when the price went up and sold after the price went down.
10 Reasons To Be Bullish by Chart Kid Matt
A broadening market, strong earnings growth, easing inflation expectations, and less reliance on mega-cap technology point to a healthier and more durable bull market.
10 Reasons to be Bearish by A Wealth of Common Sense
While market fundamentals remain strong, investors should weigh risks including AI overinvestment, persistent inflation, elevated valuations, and investor complacency when assessing the outlook.
Housing market post-boom recalibration explained—and where it’s happening the fastest by ResiClub
The housing market is undergoing a post-pandemic recalibration rather than a nationwide crash, with inventory rising mainly because homes are taking longer to sell while national price growth has slowed sharply. The adjustment is most pronounced in pandemic boom markets such as parts of Florida, Texas, and the Mountain West, where prices surged, migration cooled, and new construction added competition. Many Northeastern and Midwestern markets remain tighter because inventory is still limited, reinforcing that housing conditions now vary widely by region.
Planning for a Liquidity Event Before Retirement by Savant Wealth
A major liquidity event—such as selling a business, exercising stock options, or receiving a large payout—can significantly improve retirement readiness, but it also creates complex tax, investment, and cash flow decisions that should be addressed before the transaction occurs. Planning ahead allows investors to coordinate tax strategies, diversify concentrated positions, determine how much wealth is needed to support retirement, and align the proceeds with long-term income and estate planning goals.
