The past 18 months were lousy for many investors and too often, paying attention to the advice of Wall Street analysts didn’t help. More often than not, listening to an analyst’s recommendations or stockbroker’s hot air simply intensified the pain as share prices crumbled disastrously. Instead of telling investors to “sell,” many analysts continued to […]
First comes denial. Then sadness. And then finally anger. Putting money at risk brings out a dizzying array of mental, psychological and emotional issues for investors. And perhaps at no time are these sensitive issues more heightened than when it comes to people considering whether or not to sell an investment. Ironically, it doesn’t matter […]
We have been so busy over the past couple of weeks with beat up investors from all over the world. A common thread that has linked many of these investors together is their penchant for “hot” mutual funds. We define these funds as long on marketing and short on track record. Many Americans bought into […]
Ever wonder why you never see a sell recommendation? Why does it take an enormous drop in share value before an analyst will make a move on a stock? What is with the complete refusal to let go of a buy rating on stocks valued with “new economy math?” Dr. Kent Womack, a finance professor […]
The most recent volatility that we have seen in the market has finally brought some hard facts to the surface on the day-trading industry. Recent data from state and federal regulators have further advanced the ideas that we have been talking about here in the Markowski Monthly and on our national radio and television programs […]
PART ONE: NEW YORK (AP) – The charges include racketeering, extortion and solicitation of murder. Not too surprising for an indictment against reputed mobsters. But this case centers on Wall Street and is being called the largest crackdown on securities fraud in U.S. history. Besides organized crime, the indictments released accuse stock promoters, a retired […]
The recent volatility we have been witnessing in the financial markets and some of the many large corrections certain sectors and companies have taken have kept our account repair department very busy as of late. Many do-it-yourself investors have taken a ferocious beating over the past few months as most of the dot com companies […]
During the course of the various radio and television appearances I make, one question that is directed at me with great frequency is “What is your greatest business success?” I answer this question with great reluctance because it lends itself to the hyped up horse-race mentality that I try to discourage. Success in my business […]
Over the past few months, we have seen an enormous amount of volatility in the markets. Whether it is Y2k, or interest rate fears, new clients of ours have gotten a little skittish at times. We have had to do some serious handholding as of late. For all you readers who feel the sky is […]
The following is a list of phrases and their definitions that might help you understand the mysterious language of securities analysts: “It has been long known”… I didn’t research other examples. “A definite trend is evident”…This data is practically meaningless. “While it has not been possible to provide definite answers to the questions”… I don’t […]