About: Ned Moore

Buffaloed by CAPE Unless you spent the last two months in a coma you likely know the stock market is charging ahead. People who own stocks are undoubtedly pleased after several years of lackluster returns but the savvy investor will be asking whether the upward trajectory can continue.  Absent some calamity, near term the answer…

 Downlow on the Dow On January 25th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 155 points to close above 20,000 for the first time ever. Should you care? To answer that most excellent question, Read more...

The third and final NN on the new presidency looks at what Trump’s pledge to deregulate America could mean for financial markets. According to the official Trump platform, over-regulation costs our economy $2 trillion a year and reduces household wealth by nearly $15,000 dollars. In fact, says Trump, the US economy is 25% smaller than…

Spending into Prosperity? The last NN considered the possible effects of President-elect Trump’s proposal of lower corporate tax rates on the financial markets. This issue turns to Trump’s plans for a massive boost in infrastructure spending. There is no doubt we need an overhaul. In a 2013 study by the American Society of Civil Engineers,…

Trump’s victory in the U.S. Presidential election sent jolts through the financial markets. Having anticipated a Clinton victory for several weeks, on election night stock futures initially fell more than 900 points as Trump’s upset triumph came into focus, with volatility shooting up by 24%.  Though both measures had recovered by the end of the…

  Looking to diversify your portfolio? Consider alternative credit. Institutions use alternative investments for income and portfolio diversification. Learn the potential benefits of investing in alternative funds. Join us for a lunch presentation at the Buckhead Club on November 2nd Read more for details...

Learn This     Returns for traditional bond and stock investments have been uninspiring for the last 15 years. Bonds produced annualized returns of under 5%*, while stocks came in just above 6.5%*. Both results were disappointing... Read More