Wisdom of Crowds or Groupthink: Analyzing the financial system collapse (Part II of II)

Continued from Part I. If the crowds of investors were not all that wise during the recent market cycle what is another possible explanation for the behavior driving the markets? Herd Mentality is used to describe how people and businesses are influenced by those around them when making decisions. People may act in conjunction with [...]

Market Timing and the Passive Investor

Many people are now hearing how the stock market presents a great buying opportunity and that it is time to get back into the market.  I believe this is true, with one caveat. To put money back in the market at this point you have to be in it for the long-term. It is likely [...]