http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/18497 A cocktail of credit market laxatives is working its way into a constipated world economy. Relief is on the way. Today's prices may well be looked at as the lowest of the next ten years! Here's a list of things to think about or to do while Investment Grade value Stock prices are at ten-year lows Wed, 04 May 2011 11:35:25 PST en-us http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/18497 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/18497 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:35:25 PST Most investors jump into their investment programs without a clear understanding of the process, the securities, or the risks involved in the effort. Few hold valid expectations, and most choose to ignore the cyclical nature of the investment marketplace. This poor preparation is an endemic problem of our society, made profitable by Wall Street, for Wall Street. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5630 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5630 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:53:33 PST The Investment IQ Test is designed to gauge your understanding of the concepts and strategies needed to productively manage your portfolio in today's much too complex market environment. Naturally, it is based on Market Cycle Investment Management Methodology and the Working Capital Model operating system. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5641 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5641 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:06:09 PST Actually, hindsight and the Investment Grade Value Stock Index (IGVSI) Bargain Level Monitor tell us that it died early in March 2009. More realistically, however, corrections don't really die quite so abruptly. They are supplanted by rallies--- and vice versa. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5671 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5671 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:34:47 PST Whether you go the discount route through Schwab, Ameritrade, Fidelity, etc., or enjoy a higher level of service through an independent like LMK Wealth Management, you should never be surprised by the market values reflected on your monthly account statement. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5674 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5674 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:56:32 PST It's smart cash because it is created by the operation of the portfolio and ready for reinvestment. If it remains uninvested while new investment opportunities exist, it loses IQ points rapidly. If you've ever turned an unrealized gain into a realized loss, if you've ever sold mutual fund shares to deal with monthly expenses, if you've ever been unable to take advantage of low prices for lack of income, this is an approach you need to consider. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5698 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5698 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:24:43 PST The reality of corrections is one of the few certainties of the financial markets, a reality that separates the men from the boys, if you will. If you fixate on your portfolio Market Value during a correction, you will just give yourself a headache, or worse. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5685 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5685 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:59:07 PST How can I get you to stop fixating on monthly market values and to focus on the purpose of the securities within the portfolio? Most of us are trained to deal with seasons, fashion trends, biological changes, waning sports dynasties, sunspots, etc. Instinctively, we expect, and prepare for change effectively--- except when it comes to investing, where planning and preparation is only talked about. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5690 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5690 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:50:00 PST All investors need to become intimate with both the content of their portfolios and the workings of the various cycles that impact on security market values. They need to expect, even anticipate cyclical changes in the market values of their securities by taking reasonable profits in either classification willingly, gleefully, and without hindsight. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5691 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5691 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:49:45 PST Market corrections can be good for the wallet; they part of the normal shock market menu, and can be brought about by either bad news or good news. If you don’t love corrections (and deal with them like visiting relatives) you really don’t understand the financial markets. Don’t be insulted, it seems as though very few investors see it this way. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5756 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5756 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:22:39 PST The Investment Grade Value Stock Index is a barometer of a small but elite sector of the stock market. Some Investment Grade Value Stocks are included in all averages and indices, but even the Dow Jones Industrial Average includes several issues that are below Investment Grade and very few boast an A+ S & P rating. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5769 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/5769 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:12:40 PST