Discipline
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The Confluence of the Presidency and Your Portfolio
September 24, 2024
How will the results of the election impact your portfolio? By zooming out, we see discipline is key, regardless of who holds the White House.
Putting Breaking News in Perspective
July 18, 2023
When breaking news hits, focusing on what matters in the next five hours, five days, and five years can help you take the best steps forward.
What to Focus on During Periods of Volatility
March 16, 2023
It's important to remember what matters and what you can control. Your CCM advisor is here to help.
You Must Be Present to Win
December 8, 2022
A mantra that reinforces the value of committing to a disciplined investment strategy.
Are We There Yet? Navigating Volatility.
October 17, 2022
How investors can measure success in the midst of volatility.
Why Now? Context for Recent Volatility.
September 28, 2022
Whenever there is volatility, it's helpful to ground the emotions we may feel in context.
Managing Through Current Events and Related Volatility
May 23, 2022
Three things to keep in mind in the midst of stock market volatility.
Volatility: Our Constant Companion
March 24, 2022
With the right strategy, volatility doesn't have to compromise your goals.
All-Time Highs: What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future (VIDEO)
September 23, 2021
Context for 2021 market performance and how investors can best influence performance.
Lessons (Re)Learned
January 15, 2021
Here are five investment lessons that we learned, once again, in 2020.
When Politics and Investments Collide
October 22, 2020
Two of the most common questions related to investing during this election season.
A Tale of Two Quarters … and the 160 Prior
July 24, 2020
2020’s second-quarter rise in equity market performance was as dramatic as the previous quarter’s decline.
Value Stocks and Recent Performance (VIDEO)
May 21, 2020
Insights on the recent underperformance of value stocks and why investors should also account for company profitability when constructing portfolios.
Investment Insight: A Ten-Year Look Back
May 2, 2019
March 9, 2009, is an important day in our shared history. It was on this date when the financial markets hit rock bottom during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
Be Wary of Headline Investing
February 12, 2019
As investors, it’s important to understand our desires to invest off of a narrative. We have a natural desire to understand the world and how current events will shape the future.
The Evidence-based Value of Owning a Globally Diversified Portfolio
January 25, 2019
Putting aside the “noise” that can distract investors, the evidence is conclusive—it is very, very difficult to choose individual securities or investment vehicles that beat a diversified portfolio’s return. Especially in times of volatility there can be an emotional desire to “do something” even when it is not supported by evidence and is certainly not in one’s best interest.
Markets Have Rewarded Discipline
March 8, 2018
A disciplined investor looks beyond the concerns of today to the long-term growth potential of markets.
Play-Doh, Palm-Reading, and Predictions: How Clear Is the Future in the Markets?
January 16, 2018
Even though we all know that it’s impossible to see the future, it’s hard not to want to believe an exception may exist and get drawn into the dream.
Sticking With Your Investment Approach in the Tough Times
November 2, 2017
Market volatility is a part of investing. To enjoy the benefit of higher potential returns, investors must be willing to accept increased uncertainty.