Tag Archives: S&P/TSX

Market encroaching on my -35% target.

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Mal Spooner

The stock market has been crushed in recent weeks and is officially in Bear Market territory (down more than 20%). Market pundits suggest that since markets usually provide information in advance, that a recession is “possible.” As I’ve indicated in … Continue reading →

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Markets & September Heebeejeebies – Hide or Ride?

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mal Spooner

What’s an investor to do when everything expected has already come to pass, and it’s time to strategize for the future – but the potential September/October abyss is in the way? Having warned myself months ago about the coming rout … Continue reading →

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Yogi Berra – as good an investment strategist as any!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mal Spooner

“When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it.” Yogi Berra could have been recommending an investment strategy. Everyone is desperately trying to collect some yield while they watch from the sidelines, uncertain which fork in the road … Continue reading →