Reflections

Five Lessons I’ve Learned from my 100-Year-Old Grandpa

February 9, 2022 at 8:43 am by Zach Scheidt

My grandpa is a 100-year-old WWII vet. He’s served his country, served his family, and served his community. I’ve got a lot to learn from this man!

Make the MOST of Your Holiday Giving

November 9, 2021 at 7:02 pm by Zach Scheidt

The strong stock market has left many families are in a great financial spot for generous holiday giving. Here’s how to make the most of your gift!

Life Lessons from Suffering in the Woods

October 3, 2021 at 3:45 pm by Zach Scheidt

Trail running has so many correlations to other areas in life. I’m learning a lot through this process of building endurance and training for some big challenges this year.

Here’s What Happens When You Kill Capitalism

October 2, 2021 at 7:27 pm by Zach Scheidt

Free markets get a bad wrap in today’s culture. But they can actually solve a lot of the current problems we face!

Why Good Stocks Fall

Good stocks fall when investors need cash (and have no options left). That’s good news and points to a rebound in sight!

April was Brutal — But There Are Still Winning Stocks

Stocks fell in April — booking the worst month for the Nasdaq since the dot-com crisis. But despite the carnage value stocks outperformed

This Stock Market Indicator Points to a Bounce

There’s a lot of fear in today’s market. But despite the selling, one stock market indicator is signaling a bounce!

Three Reasons to Buy Meta Ahead of Earnings

Facebook’s parent Meta Platforms is scheduled to release earnings this week. Here are three reasons I chose to buy Meta ahead of the report.

Investors Buying “Stock Insurance” – Here’s How to Profit

The price for “stock insurance” — or put contracts that protect investors’ wealth — is rising. Here’s how to use that to your advantage!

For Stronger Investment Returns, Use THIS Barbell

Splitting your investment account into a “safe” portion and more “aggressive” positions can help to manage risk and improve returns.

This Market is FULL of Great Investment Plays

There is no shortage of opportunity in today’s market. But you have to know where to look for the best investment plays.

Quarterly Trading Update — March 2022

Now that the first quarter is over, I wanted to share an update on how our trading models performed.

Three Options for Gold Investors

As precious metal prices rise gold investors have quite a few options. Here are three ways to profit from higher gold and silver.

Three Reasons to Invest in Gold

Inflation is raging along with the threat of long-term war. With so much uncertainty, it’s a good time to invest in gold.

It’s Time to Start Buying Speculative Tech Stocks

Speculative tech stocks spent the last year trading sharply lower. But today, these oversold stocks are poised to rebound!

Avoid Target Date Funds Like the Plague

Target date funds claim to lower risk as you approach retirement. But in today’s market these funds are dangerous!

Growth Stocks Versus Value Stocks: Where’s the Bargain?

Let’s talk growth stocks versus value stocks… After such a dramatic pullback, is it time to buy back into growth?

Investors Should be Thankful for Short Sellers

Last week’s market rebound shows why investors should be thankful for short sellers. Covering bearish bets helped propel the rebound.

Don’t Water Your Investment Weeds

Not all investments work as planned. Some bloom with profits, and some become investment weeds. Don’t pick your flowers and water your weeds!