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Behavioural psychologists DON’T understand investment industry.
Most people would agree with the following statement by celebrated behavioural psychologist Daniel Kahneman – from his best selling book describing new insights into how good and bad decisions are made: “Why do investors, both amateur and professional, stubbornly believe … Continue reading
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Money Flows and Regulatory Overkill!
I was reading an interesting article about the U.S. JOBS (Jumpstart our Business Act) which in effect begins to unwind some of the so-called “investor protection” constraints imposed by the excessive reactionary measures contained in the Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank laws. … Continue reading
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Spread for RISK narrowed; as predicted!
You might recall that in December I posted the adjacent chart, recommending that the spread between equity yields and treasuries was “NUTS” and a narrowing of the spread between more risk and less risk would favour stocks. It remains in … Continue reading
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Time to Buy? Stocks, Commodities & Television.
I was inspired this morning watching a business television interview. A fund manager was suggesting that it’s probably a good idea to sell stocks and sit on some Treasury Bills or other cash equivalent. Isn’t this exactly what I’ve said? … Continue reading
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The psychology of Market Meltdowns
Why would I want panic in markets? It’s the first step towards recovery (but not the last). A true market meltdown (if this is one) starts with panic – and we’re not there yet. The following is a direct quote … Continue reading →