Author: Colby Davis

Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Stock Market vs. Reality.

Does Reality Even Matter Anymore? Stock Market vs. Reality.

On July 30th, the US released the worst statistics on economic growth in its history. In the 2nd quarter of this year, US Gross Domestic...
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The COVID-19 Bear Market: Observations and Opportunities

The COVID-19 Bear Market: Observations and Opportunities

Soooo… I think we can all agree these last few weeks have not been a fun time to be an investor navigating the COVID-19 bear...
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The Fossil Fuel Industry Will Probably Collapse This Decade

The Fossil Fuel Industry Will Probably Collapse This Decade

It’s 2020! We’re officially living in the future! And if retro sci-fi stories are any guide, that means abundant, clean, cheap energy for everyone. In...
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Which is Better: Renting or Buying Your Home?

Which is Better: Renting or Buying Your Home?

In my last post, I gave my two cents on the old investing debate of whether real estate or the stock market is the better...
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Which is the Better Investment: Stocks or Real Estate?

Which is the Better Investment: Stocks or Real Estate?

When we as financial advisors talk with investors about the virtues of diversification, asset allocation, and long-term investing, a question that often comes up is,...
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Is Economic Growth Speeding Up or Slowing Down?

Is Economic Growth Speeding Up or Slowing Down?

Despite a rough year on the markets and increasing concern about the effects of an ongoing trade war, 2018 was yet another good year for...
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2018 and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Market

2018 and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Market

By Colby Davis, CFA I should have known better. After a banner year for markets in 2017, I declared at the start of this year...
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No, Globalization isn’t Taking Our Jobs, Either

No, Globalization isn’t Taking Our Jobs, Either

In my last post I dispelled the notion of technological unemployment – despite all the hype, it simply can’t be the case that automation is...
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No, Robots Aren’t Taking Our Jobs, Yet

No, Robots Aren’t Taking Our Jobs, Yet

Certainly you’ve heard the news by now: inequality is rising, the middle class is being hollowed out, wages are stagnant, fueling populist backlashes from both...
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Social Security is Broke(n) and Cannot Be Fixed

Social Security is Broke(n) and Cannot Be Fixed

In my last post, I wrote about how as of this year, the US Social Security system is bleeding cash and policymakers will soon be...
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