At Cordasco Financial Network, we receive lots of listener emails each week, and it’s time to address a few on this program. I answer questions on the characteristics of bull and bear markets, recent activity by the Federal Reserve, and give you an inside look at what we do at CFN during the type of market conditions we are currently experiencing.
Program Length: 20 minutes
At a time of continued volatility for domestic markets, I take a look at the potential opportunities from adding emerging markets and other overseas investments to the growth portion of a portfolio. To listen to this 14 minute podcast, click below.
Program Length: 14 minutes
Current volatile market conditions may call for adjustments to be made within your investment portfolio. I'll explain how one of the options, dividend paying stocks, has come back into focus for investors.
Program Length: 9 minutes
Did the recent wild swings in the markets cause you to rethink your investment strategy? Healthy markets move up and down, and often evoke emotional responses from investors. I’ll explore the reasons for these swings, look at them historically, and tell you why I believe that an unemotional assessment of current conditions show that our economy is fundamentally sound.
Program Length: 15 minutes
Managing Expectations for the Long Term
Market conditions aren't within our control. As we continue to experience large swings, I discuss the ways to help investors cope and manage expectations through a low-return period.
Program Length: 17 minutes
Jack Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group, has made bold predictions about the markets for the next ten years. He offers a pessimistic outlook about returns on stock and bonds. I don't simply accept or reject his predictions, instead I analyze them in order to gain proper perspective, and I share my thoughts.
Program Length: 24 minutes