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The value vs. growth debate
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 18th, 2020There is a long-running investment industry debate about which investment strategy is better, value stock investing or growth stock investing. “Value” stocks have traditionally been defined as stocks with low valuations (e.g. low price-to-earnings ratios). “Growth” stocks have been defined as companies with above average revenue and earnings growth.
Keeping Involved With Our Community
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 14th, 2020We believe at S.R. Schill & Associates that being part of community is important especially during these difficult times. Our firm is honored to be a member of the Mercer Island business community and I am proud, as a member of the SRSA team, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce.
Staying too "safe" can be a mistake
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 8th, 2020Triggers help in managing risk
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 6th, 2020Now may be great time to review your financial plan
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 5th, 2020Stocks discounting better news and improving outlook
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on May 4th, 2020Client education really helps
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on April 29th, 2020Poker champ's view on diversification
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on April 27th, 2020This weekend’s Barron’s magazine ran an interesting article about Annie Duke, a world champion poker player. Annie now provides consulting and coaching services to managers in the financial services industry. Her insights into risk management under uncertainty can be extremely valuable.
Benefits of diversification
Submitted by S. R. Schill & Associates on April 24th, 2020Yesterday I posted on how market timing can materially reduce long-term investment returns. An excellent way to eliminate the negative impacts of emotionally-based market timing is through holding a portfolio that is diversified across several asset classes.