Negative News? Don’t Overreact!

Investors are under a constant barrage of information that could be a real threat to their portfolio but most likely the information is published with a different agenda. Simply put, click bait. This click bait, or “noise” can cause negative emotions like fear and uncertainty that can be dangerous to an investor in a competitive trading environment. In light …

Does Market Volatility Have You Feeling Anxious?

Worried about market volatility? Rightfully so. The stock market in 2017 experienced historically low price movements. While this was encouraging from an economic standpoint, it also has the potential to breed complacency and lead investors into the trap of excess risk-taking. We saw the VIX, which measures expected volatility, hit a five-month high this week …