Terminology: Volatility

Volatility is how much uncertainty or risk is present regarding a change in the value of a security. It indicates how much and how quickly the value of an investment, market or market sector changes over time. The consensus is that the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.  Volatility also refers to the amount…

Terminology: Tariff

A tariff is essentially a tax levied on a product coming into a country.  In the US, tariffs are paid at the time goods enter the country.  The purpose of the tariffs is to push the cost of the goods coming into the country higher, in turn, encouraging US firms to buy from other US…

A Tale of Two Worlds

Looking Back at June The U.S. economic data for June 2018 was very strong. While it should indicate a strong upward market movement, trade and tariff policies currently in play have slowed the rise of the market. Investors are caught between a strong economy and uncertain trade policies. As new policies were addressed, the market…