Markets Demystified

Though markets have recovered from Liberation Day lows, the impact of tariffs remains uncertain. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

Recent rises in uncertainty, unpredictability, and volatility should not deter long-term investors from sticking to a plan of frequent and regular contributions to retirement accounts. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

Instead of a binary, win or lose, one-off event, retirement investing should typically be an ongoing process, with regularly recurring contributions regardless of market conditions. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

Along with pump-and-dump schemes, insider trading is a common tactic often uncovered by regulators, and frequently involves individual traders and their friends and family. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

While proponents say bitcoin halvings add to its value, it is difficult to link it to price movements. Also, if it worked as described by supporters, it could indicate crypto markets are inefficient. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

Pensions usually do not provide enough on their own to sustain working-year lifestyles. Advisors, as well as pension providers, typically recommend having at least two other income sources in retirement. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

The speculative activity of day trading remains alluring to many. Though even if tough odds and high stakes can be overcome, account minimums and limitations may be a barrier to frequent day trading for many. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.

Will an ETF wrapper boost bitcoin value, or will it move crypto away from its intended use as a peer to peer currency? Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray. Click to view.