History Happens Again and Again

History Happens Again and Again

Monday, October 12, 2026 I don’t know who said it, but I love this quote: “There are decades when nothing happens, and then there are weeks when decades happen.” I love it because it focuses on how quickly meaningful moments unfold. For instance, on Oct.19, 1987, the...
Seeking Safety Can Mean Missing the Biggest Gains

Seeking Safety Can Mean Missing the Biggest Gains

June 8, 2026 While markets have made all-time highs this year, you may think we’re near the top and it’s time to pull back. But you can’t time the market. Many kinds of markets cycles occur for long-term investors. When there’s intense market volatility, the urge to...
What We’re Seeing Isn’t Normal

What We’re Seeing Isn’t Normal

June 1, 2026 We might be living through the biggest financial hysteria ever. For example, on April 24 the PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX) index closed higher for the 18th consecutive trading session. It’s the longest daily winning streak in the 32-year history of the...
The Best Investors are Obsessed with Losing

The Best Investors are Obsessed with Losing

Monday, March 23, 2026 The primary goal of investing is to avoid catastrophic losses. And yet, markets attract the most participants at the peak of a bull run. Obviously, no trading strategy calls the exact top of a bull market. Peaks will pass and only hindsight will...