Ponzi Coin: A Sign of the Times?
Everyday you hear that Bitcoin is rocketing to the moon. But did you know that there are over 1,300 Crypto currencies? Here is a list of all available Crypto Currencies you can buy. This compares to 180 currencies recognized as legal tender by the United Nations worldwide. So in just a very short time we […]
Artificial Intelligence: Is It Good for the Markets?
Technology is changing many things that impact our lives and has certainly made us more productive. As to the stock market, we have seen a deluge of artificial intelligence in the form of computerized trading and “robo” advisers over the past few years. This is not, however, the first time machines have influenced the stock […]
Risk – Measure It and Manage It
Many people talk about risk, but don’t know how to measure it. How do you measure risk? At THOR, while we consider many risk metrics, there are three key risk components on our radar. First and foremost is the risk of permanent loss of capital. The second important risk consideration is the price paid for […]
THOR… How We Got Our Name
Its THOR’s 25th anniversary!! Throughout the years we have gotten the question of how we came up with the name THOR. We invite you to watch our most recent video where we explain why we are THOR Investment Management…
IT’S TIME TO GET REAL – ASSETS THAT IS!
Many people alive today do not know what it is like to live through inflation of any significance. The last time the United States experienced inflation on a major scale was in the 1970’s. Recently, the Great Recession brought on deflationary pressures. Those pressures have started to subside, while inflationary pressures are on the […]
IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING LOOKING FORWARD – NOT IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR
Is it a good idea to drive your car looking in the rear view mirror? Probably not, unless you want to get in an accident. Why then do many people invest their money the same way – looking in the rear view mirror at performance? The answer is grounded in hindsight bias. People adapt to […]
Finding Value in a Growing Industry
In one of our recent market updates, we discussed that commodity prices are at historically low valuations. Energy, in particular, is one area that is trading at cheap valuations. When most people think about energy, they think of oil and how much they are paying at the pump. While oil does make up a […]
G-20 SUMMIT MEETING THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY – THE REAL FIREWORKS THIS JULY?
If you listen to the talking heads, the big news at the G-20 summit is President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin. Although this meeting is important, the media, in our opinion, is missing the real story. That story is what will happen between Chancellor Merkel of Germany and President Trump. Merkel wants to talk about […]
IT’S THE CHEAPEST IN 40+ YEARS!
Are we talking about stocks or bonds? Neither, we are talking about commodities. Investors usually think about stocks and bonds as the only two investment choices for their portfolio. This type of thinking causes investors to miss out on other investment opportunities (like Business Development Corporations which we discussed back in 2015) that can enhance […]
IF YOU PLAN ON BUYING A CAR SOON, A BETTER DEAL MAY BE ON THE HORIZON
Which saying is more appropriate: “Time heals all wounds” or “Those that forget history are bound to repeat it”? In 2008, individuals were highly leveraged and woke up after the Great Recession with a desire to get out of debt. My, how quickly things can change. Household debt recently eclipsed its 2008 peak. Is this […]