How to Harvest your Tax Losses

How to Harvest your Tax Losses

As we continue to monitor the extreme gyrations of the stock and bond markets over the last few weeks and months, we thought it would be appropriate to revisit a concept we believe to be very important during volatile markets. Losing money is not anyone’s idea...
Are you Picking Up Dimes in Front of a Steam Roller?

Are you Picking Up Dimes in Front of a Steam Roller?

While listening to a recent research conference call, one of the analysts used the phrase, “Picking up dimes in front of a steam roller” as a metaphor for investing in the current environment. Some investors will indeed go out of their way to pick up small...
What is FANG and How It Impacts the Stock Market

What is FANG and How It Impacts the Stock Market

We like to educate and keep our clients informed about the markets. In this quarterly update we are giving a little background on the latest Wall Street acronym. FANG… This acronym is being added to many news stories as of late, so we thought we would breakdown the...

2018 Stock Market Predictions

In 2017 we witnessed the bull market rallying again for another strong year. Positive market gains are one indicator of a healthy economy, but we continue to believe a measured and thoughtful approach to 2018 is crucial. Clients should continue to invest according to...
Why Bitcoin is not a Legitimate Investment

Why Bitcoin is not a Legitimate Investment

Another buzz word in 2017 was Bitcoin…we believe Bitcoin is pure speculation and not a legitimate investment. We encourage you to read more about the Bitcoin trend in the below excerpts from a Bloomberg article. Bitcoin Hysteria – Digital Currency Overview Euphoria...
US Treasury Market Yield Curve Holds Predictive Powers

US Treasury Market Yield Curve Holds Predictive Powers

Yield Curve as of October 4, 2017 Y Axis = Interest Rates X Axis = Duration or Maturity At Creekside Partners we think one of the most impactful and telling market indicators is the US Treasury market yield curve. First, what does the current US treasury curve look...