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According to a paper by Bradley Klontz and Sonya Britt of Kansas State University, 93% of 56 financial advisors surveyed suffered psychological symptoms consistent with medium to high levels of post-traumatic stress resulting from the 2008–2009 financial crisis. 39% experienced severe stress on the level of post-traumatic stress disorder. The authors hypothesize that while the
After four years of recovery, the stock market has reached new highs. Stocks, as measured by the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard & Poor’s 500 attained record levels in April. Despite these new highs, many investors, commentators and financial advisors are growing skeptical of the stock market’s upward trajectory. Although stocks may appear overbought,
April was an exciting month filled with earnings reports, economic data and noteworthy investment performance. To the surprise of many bearish investors, the economy, as measured by GDP, grew at a 2.5% annualized rate in the 1st quarter. Most companies reported solid quarterly earnings, sending stocks and bonds higher. Real Estate1 performed best (6.72%), followed
You may have heard pundits and financial advisers say “When the music stops…” or “When everyone rushes for the exit…” These sayings or phrases are meant to describe when stocks markets go down or stock prices fall as they predict doom and gloom (and why you should be afraid). The reality is far different. The
When we think about the word “balanced,” several images come to mind, such as balancing one’s checkbook and a balance beam. Personally, I think of a balanced football offense, which comprises a roughly equal number of passing and running plays. Regardless of what you picture, there are a few consistent themes: equilibrium, matching, equal weighted,
One last update to our February 25 post Doing Well By Doing Good: Dominic’s University of Nevada, Las Vegas (“UNLV”) team, the Americas Regional Champion of the 2012–2013 CFA Institute Research Challenge, placed second in the Global Final in London England on April 12. UNLV lost to Poland’s Wroclaw University of Economics, the Europe, Middle East and Africa
Let’s face it. Nobody likes to file taxes, let alone pay them. Although we hate gathering the necessary statements and documents, we fear the consequences even more. Every year, millions of Americans wait until the very last minute to file their tax returns. I have worked with many people who have experienced difficulties preparing their
Is a 2013 Euro crisis the catalyst for another “Great Recession,” or perhaps something much worse? The 2007–2008 financial crisis started with the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble. As U.S. real estate prices plummeted, consumer wealth was devastated. Massive real estate losses crippled a number of large global financial institutions, leading to a severe downturn
CFA Institute developed the Statement of Investor Rights to advise buyers of financial service products of the conduct they are entitled to expect from financial service providers. The Institute believes “…demanding that financial professionals abide by these rights helps investors build trust in those they engage with, to collectively restore trust, respect, and integrity in
