Going Solar is Going Mainstream
As with many technological advancements, it often takes time before the price point makes economic sense for the masses.
A Strong Start to 2012
After a lackluster 2011 in US equity markets, and a downright ugly year overseas, returns for equity investors returned to the upside in early 2012.
The Paradox of Goal Setting
Raise your hand if you’ve set a goal that you didn’t achieve.
Rally Strengthening but Caution Ahead!
The rally from Oct 2011 lows has continued into early 2012, with many asset classes joining the strengthening upturn.
Chasing The Leaders
It’s difficult to ignore the wild changes in poll results among the Republican primary candidates. Every few weeks there’s a new candidate capturing the media’s attention and taking the lead, only to fall back to earth after the next flavor of the month emerges to center stage. The parallels between this roller coaster ride of a primary and that of investor behavior are noteworthy.
2011 In Review: A Storm Before The Calm?
Global equity markets took investors for a wild ride in 2011. To recap the year, we compiled the biggest headlines from a jam-packed year, offset against the S&P 500, which vacillated dramatically in a continued “risk on / risk off” manner. Major investment market price-reversals occurred with a record frequency, especially during the second half [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at LotusGroup Advisors! Enjoy the short film.
Getting More Attractive Every Day
Global equity markets accelerated their declines during Q3/11 after the modest declines in Q2/11. Three main factors spooked investors during Q3.
The Candle Problem
You sit at a table next to a wooden wall and the experimenter gives you the materials shown to the left: a candle, some tacks, and a box of matches. Your job is to fix the candle to the wall so that the wax doesn’t drop on the table. Think for a moment about how you’d solve the problem.
Anticipating the Next Secular Bull Market
Investment markets have been in decline since recent highs in May, with major moves during late July and early August taking markets into or near bear-market territory (defined as a 20% decline or more). This summer’s market issues are eerily similar to last summer’s, notably global debt worries and European bank panics. However, this summer’s [...]
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