There is quite a bit of literature that the market is inherently volatile, punctuated by moments of seeming predictability. However, when viewed from a macro perspective spanning years, the market actually has predictable broad trends. That does not mean this volatility is inherently bad. In fact, these periods of volatility should be viewed as opportunities. We embrace this volatility and adapt to it. What we recognise as volatility is the aggregated result of people being emotional and tied to sentiment, their hopes, their panic, their optimism, moving the market as an overreaction to events and trends. Sometimes this is the result of manipulation, even by state players, on a massive scale. At other times, it is the result of people seeing something in a news clip on a related counter, something on a very small scale. We ride the swells of this volatility by keeping to a few principles. We look for well-run companies, with good market fundamentals. The numbers do not lie, unless you are looking at them in the wrong context. We consider where these companies are positioned, and pay more attention to where they are going, and not invest on the basis of legacy. That is sentiment, and sentiment is an emotional connection, not a reality of the company position. This is where investing over an extended investment horizon really works. What we are doing is utilising the magic of compounding. This is what real investment actually is. People trying to spot a bargain, or following a hot tip are not investors. They are gamblers. Often, they are leveraged, which means they are utilising compounding the wrong way. Compounding works for the investor when it is about taking and holding a well-researched position over an extended period, letting the compounded interest of the stock generate growth. A speculator, on the other hand, is borrowing, and compounded borrowings are a quick way to lose money. Because of this compounding effect, the best time to take a position is often when the market is down, replete with bad news. Due to market sentiment, even good stocks are undervalued. The trick is sniffing out gold from the dross in all that. There is a method to this, and it based on logic. Firstly, we identify growth industries. For example, in a pandemic economy, we expect growth in online retail, technology, and healthcare. It does not take a genius to figure that out. In certain markets, we all consider light manufacturing, because somebody has to make all that protective equipment, gloves and masks. And obviously, the stock with the greatest growth would be pharmaceuticals. (Continued) Terence Nunis Terence K. J. Nunis, Consultant Chief Executive Officer, Equinox GEMTZ
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There is quite a bit of literature that the market is inherently volatile, punctuated by moments of seeming predictability. However, when viewed from a macro perspective spanning years, the market actually has predictable broad trends. That does not mean this volatility is inherently bad. In fact, these periods of volatility should be viewed as opportunities. We embrace this volatility and adapt to it. What we recognise as volatility is the aggregated result of people being emotional and tied to sentiment, their hopes, their panic, their optimism, moving the market as an overreaction to events and trends. Sometimes this is the result of manipulation, even by state players, on a massive scale. At other times, it is the result of people seeing something in a news clip on a related counter, something on a very small scale. We ride the swells of this volatility by keeping to a few principles. We look for well-run companies, with good market fundamentals. The numbers do not lie, unless you are looking at them in the wrong context. We consider where these companies are positioned, and pay more attention to where they are going, and not invest on the basis of legacy. That is sentiment, and sentiment is an emotional connection, not a reality of the company position. This is where investing over an extended investment horizon really works. What we are doing is utilising the magic of compounding. This is what real investment actually is. People trying to spot a bargain, or following a hot tip are not investors. They are gamblers. Often, they are leveraged, which means they are utilising compounding the wrong way. Compounding works for the investor when it is about taking and holding a well-researched position over an extended period, letting the compounded interest of the stock generate growth. A speculator, on the other hand, is borrowing, and compounded borrowings are a quick way to lose money. Because of this compounding effect, the best time to take a position is often when the market is down, replete with bad news. Due to market sentiment, even good stocks are undervalued. The trick is sniffing out gold from the dross in all that. There is a method to this, and it based on logic. Firstly, we identify growth industries. For example, in a pandemic economy, we expect growth in online retail, technology, and healthcare. It does not take a genius to figure that out. In certain markets, we all consider light manufacturing, because somebody has to make all that protective equipment, gloves and masks. And obviously, the stock with the greatest growth would be pharmaceuticals. (Continued) Terence Nunis Terence K. J. Nunis, Consultant Chief Executive Officer, Equinox GEMTZ
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There is quite a bit of literature that the market is inherently volatile, punctuated by moments of seeming predictability. However, when viewed from a macro perspective spanning years, the market actually has predictable broad trends. That does not mean this volatility is inherently bad. In fact, these periods of volatility should be viewed as opportunities. We embrace this volatility and adapt to it. What we recognise as volatility is the aggregated result of people being emotional and tied to sentiment, their hopes, their panic, their optimism, moving the market as an overreaction to events and trends. Sometimes this is the result of manipulation, even by state players, on a massive scale. At other times, it is the result of people seeing something in a news clip on a related counter, something on a very small scale. We ride the swells of this volatility by keeping to a few principles. We look for well-run companies, with good market fundamentals. The numbers do not lie, unless you are looking at them in the wrong context. We consider where these companies are positioned, and pay more attention to where they are going, and not invest on the basis of legacy. That is sentiment, and sentiment is an emotional connection, not a reality of the company position. This is where investing over an extended investment horizon really works. What we are doing is utilising the magic of compounding. This is what real investment actually is. People trying to spot a bargain, or following a hot tip are not investors. They are gamblers. Often, they are leveraged, which means they are utilising compounding the wrong way. Compounding works for the investor when it is about taking and holding a well-researched position over an extended period, letting the compounded interest of the stock generate growth. A speculator, on the other hand, is borrowing, and compounded borrowings are a quick way to lose money. Because of this compounding effect, the best time to take a position is often when the market is down, replete with bad news. Due to market sentiment, even good stocks are undervalued. The trick is sniffing out gold from the dross in all that. There is a method to this, and it based on logic. Firstly, we identify growth industries. For example, in a pandemic economy, we expect growth in online retail, technology, and healthcare. It does not take a genius to figure that out. In certain markets, we all consider light manufacturing, because somebody has to make all that protective equipment, gloves and masks. And obviously, the stock with the greatest growth would be pharmaceuticals. (Continued) Terence Nunis Terence K. J. Nunis, Consultant Chief Executive Officer, Equinox GEMTZ
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"You have to get used to saying sorry to yourself for owning some underperforming asset class. And, trust me, there will always be some underperforming asset class. It’s unavoidable. Right now those underperforming asset classes are emerging market stocks, long duration U.S. bonds, and REITs, but, one day, the underperformers will be the S&P 500 and technology stocks. It’s happened before and it will happen again. The good news is that most of the downsides of diversification are in your head. There’s almost no chance that you will ever go broke while being diversified. However, you will question whether to be diversified in the first place. If you can overcome that, then you’ll be just fine." https://lnkd.in/gCKUBP5A
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With markets around the globe declining and news headlines sparking fear in investors, it is important to remember Jeremy Siegel’s famous quote, “Fear has a greater grasp on human action than does the impressive weight of historical evidence”. It’s perfectly normal to feel the fear of an unknowable future, but now is the time to lean into the facts. This is normal. 😇 Markets go down. 📉 Per J.P. Morgan's most recent Guide to the Markets, (as of July 31, 2024) the S&P 500 annual returns were positive in 33 of the last 44 years, despite an average intra-year drop of 14.2%! So, if you are in the accumulation stage of your investing life and are many years away (5+ years at least) from making the switch from accumulation to decumulation it is imperative that you stick to your investment policy statement and why you are investing in the first place. Which in my opinion is to achieve real returns and grow your purchasing power over time, net of inflation and taxes. I want to note that when I talk about staying invested in the markets, that is with the assumption you are in an asset allocation that is aligned with your risk tolerance and you are invested in a low-cost, diversified portfolio. Think about this, people love when clothes, travel, or food are at a discount and often increase their consumption during these times, but for whatever reason that mindset doesn’t translate to buying the stock market when it’s on sale. The final important distinction to always remember in times like this is that volatility and loss and different things. Today, many investors will have the thought of “shoot I lost 10% in XYZ investment” when really they should be thinking to themselves “oh look, XYZ investment is experiencing a perfectly normal 10% pullback”. What have you lost? If you are planning to hold the investment for a long-time (at least 5+ years), then history is on your side that you’d be very advised to ride it out. 📈 Nick Murray says it best, “When the panic response sets in, it becomes virtually impossible for most people to see that markets may inflict volatility, but - in a well-diversified equity portfolio - only people can create permanent losses. And how does one turn a temporary decline into a permanent loss? By selling, of course”. You wouldn’t be human if seeing your investments decline didn’t stoke some sort of emotional response. And it’s ok to feel those feelings! But it’s imperative to your long-term goals that you don’t act on those emotions. Stay the course! I’m John O’Callaghan, a flat-fee financial planner who partners with individuals & couples as their personal CFO, so you can dedicate more of your time and energy towards your family and career goals! + DM me or visit my website to book a complimentary meeting, or to ask any pressing questions that are on your mind *This post is general education, not financial or investing advice* #FinancialPlanning #BehavioralFinance #InvestmentPlanning
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The past decade saw a surge in growth stocks overshadowing value stocks, fuelled by attention on technology and AI. However, a shift has begun with value outperforming growth in recent years, prompting investment strategies to move towards more defensive and diversified portfolios. In our latest Portfolios With a Purpose, Brett Gustafson discusses some reasons why value investing is gaining momentum and how this performance shift may influence portfolio positioning. #investing #portfoliopositioning #growth #value
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Are you hesitant to invest during market highs? 📈 When the market is high, you might be inclined to think that what goes up, must come down. However, recent research has revealed that returns in the year following market highs are generally higher than returns at other times. 💸 Read our blog, linked below, to discover why you shouldn't worry about investing when markets are high. 👇
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Stop trying to beat the market, Because you can OWN the market! We've all been there - chasing the next hot stock, looking for a BIG (quick) return hoping to beat the market . But let's face it, consistently winning by stock-picking is a myth . The truth is, emotional decisions often lead to missed opportunities and a stressed-out you . There's a smarter way to build long-term wealth: OWN THE ENTIRE MARKET! Through a diversified portfolio of index funds and ETFs you can participate in the returns of thousands of companies globally, passively participating in market growth and capturing long-term market returns, while reducing the overall risk and volatility associated with “betting” on any one (or several) individual stocks. Why owning the market is better: ⬇️ -- Effortless Growth: The market historically trends upwards. Index funds let you ride the wave ♂️ without the constant analysis. -- Diversification is Your Shield: Spread your bets across a variety of “asset classes” (large, small, micro, value, international). This way a few bad apples won't spoil the whole basket . -- No Crystal Ball Needed: Trying to time the market is a gamble. Index funds eliminate the need for predictions (guessing) – just invest for the long haul and let the market work its magic ✨. We've all been tempted by "get rich quick" schemes, including stock picking. But the reality is, most individual investors underperform the broad markets. They get caught up in emotions, buying high (chasing) and selling low (fear driven). Instead, Here's how you can: ⬇️ -- Diversify with Index Funds: These are like pre-made baskets of companies, keeping things simple and affordable. -- Set it & Forget it: Invest a steady amount regularly and let your money grow over time. No need to worry about daily ups and downs. -- Get Help if Needed: A financial advisor such as myself can create a personalized plan based on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and be there with/for you along the way. Owning the market is a powerful way to build long-term wealth for the future. Stop picking stocks and embrace an “investment philosophy” that incorporates true diversification! The market is waiting - are you ready to own your piece of it? #investing #finance #wealthbuilding
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