In the world of corporate reporting and understanding what really goes on inside companies they own in their portfolios, investors are well-served by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) requirement that companies file their financials each quarter. The reporting format is standardized, making it easy for the public to compare results from one quarter to …
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After a historic year – and decade – investors still have plenty of good reasons for optimism. A strong economy, record profits, historically low-interest rates. But, knowing what we know, the light may be changing from green to yellow, meaning proceed with caution. It’s a new year, and, as the S&P 500 continues to chug …
Knowing What We Know, Is it Still a Good Time to Invest in the Market? Read More »
Can investors have too much information? Leading market experts warn that quarterly forecasts are not very useful to investors and they often lead to an unhealthy focus on short-term profits at the expense of a long-term growth strategy. Several respected authorities, including Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett, and JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, have lamented …
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