Posts by Clint Gharib
Market Update – Turn Ahead?
I’m expecting the markets to sell off in the very short term as earnings season ends this week. I still see the same 3 main forces driving asset prices though: huge amount of government stimulus (approx. $3trillion) still not in the system yet) and continued low interest rates along with solid corporate earnings reported. Because…
Read MoreMarket Update – Is It Time to Panic?
May 12th saw heavy selling in the markets. While many media pundits piled on during the decline, some perspective is needed. Currently the markets are down roughly 5% from the highs of the S&P 500 and less than 8% from the Nasdaq’s highs, not even a correction (10%) so far. Additionally, we had worse declines…
Read MoreMarket Update – Round She Goes
by Clint Gharib December 22, 2020 Two years ago, we were in the midst of the December 2018 stock market plunge that per saw the S&P 500 Index drop over 15% from its closing prices Dec 3rd through its closing price Dec 24th as reported by WSJ.com. Coming off worries over the 2018 mid-term elections…
Read MoreMarket Update – November Election Impact Upon the Markets
September 2020. Oxford Retirement Advisors Market Update – November Election Impact Upon the Financial Markets As a financial advisor for over 30 years now, I am always on the lookout for half-truths that may hurt investors. With the 2020 US general election fast approaching, we’re seeing the same old half-truth resurfacing that says investors are…
Read MoreSmall Business Short-Term Financing Options.
It might surprise you that there are times when a business owner may tap into their personal funds. If they were certain the business is sustainable after the pandemic and forthcoming economic shifts. If borrowing cash won’t put their personal household in debt. If your small business needs short-term financing but can’t find it affordably…
Read More3 Things You Can Do Right Now During a Market Downturn Help Stabilize Your Retirement Income
Market Update – Now What?
Market Update – Now What? March 23, 2020 There has been tragic loss of lives from Covid-19 and likely will be more before it’s over. I hope everyone takes seriously the social responsibility of following CDC guidelines to help limit the spread of the virus. Just as we take precautions to guard against the virus…
Read MoreMarket Update: Fire Drill or the Real Thing Pt2?
I can quote all sorts of numbers but this Fear vs Greed Index chart from March 9, 2020 says it all for what happened in the markets this past Monday…sheer panic. The chart is updated daily at https://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/. If you were/are fearful in the markets, you are not alone. Once again it is a FEAR…
Read MoreMarket Update: “What the Hell is Going On Out Here?”
Monday’s (August 5th) sell off had many iterating the legendary coach, Vince Lombardi’s words: “What the hell is going on out here?”. Traders worry spiked to fear that the situation with China could turn from a currency/trade war into a currency crisis (meaning Chinese panic pulling their money out of China) which would cause a…
Read MoreSummer Strategies To Get Financially Fit by Oxford Retirement Advisors Integrous Investing’s Wealth Manager, Clint Gharib
Summer Strategies To Get You Financially Fit by Clint Gharib, Wealth Manager & Accredited Investment Fiduciary – AIF® of Oxford Retirement Advisors Integrous Investing. Summer is when our thoughts turn to vacations, toes in the sand, watermelon and backyard barbecues. It’s also a time to take a few important steps that can pay big dividends…
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