17 June 2014

Premature Selling Is Tough but Beneficial

The vast majority of investment literature for professionals is about smart buying. Most professional investors pride themselves on their timing of purchases and thus focus on current conditions. While nothing in the art form of investing is easy, buying correctly … Read more

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3 June 2014

Fears of Buyers and Sellers

By A. Michael Lipper, CFA

Often the price battle between buyers and sellers is described as the battle between fear and greed. I see the conflict as being between two vastly different sets of fears, with very little greed involved. The focus is not whether … Read more

Institutional Investing in Uncertain Times

By A. Michael Lipper, CFA

For three of the largest religions of the world, last week was an important week of cherished celebrations. Just as each of these institutions needs to look after its flock both now and in the future, financial capital investment for … Read more

Current Investment Traps

By A. Michael Lipper, CFA

Introduction To use a term from tennis, a trap is an unforced error. In our arena of investments a trap is a concept/thought that leads us to significant losses of capital, or worse, opportunities to make sound productive investments. Last … Read more

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Premature Selling Is Tough but Beneficial

Fears of Buyers and Sellers

Institutional Investing in Uncertain Times

Current Investment Traps