THOR’s Market Indicators (THORdex)
https://youtu.be/x5o6igSZ5gg In this update, Jim Gore will review the THORdex and other market indicators that THOR Wealth Management uses as part of their disciplined investment process. Is your portfolio allocated correctly today?
China vs. Argentina: Tale of Two Different Paths
https://youtu.be/1aAPBZPDYko Join us as we compare the economic rollercoasters of China and Argentina, and uncover the surprising impact of political systems on financial markets.
Valuation More Important than who won the Election
https://youtu.be/_AqFTou7PtQ Some people are excited about the stock market due to a Trump win. These same individuals were gloomy when Obama won in 2008. Elections and policy do matter, but valuation is even more important. Check out our most recent market update to find out why.
How are the Economics of the Individual?
https://youtu.be/kgutoUmbkU4 68% of US GDP is personal consumption. Therefore, the economics of the individual is critical to the economy. If spending is reduced because of excess debt or higher interest rates, it could have a negative effect on the US economy.
Looking Forward – Emerging Markets
https://youtu.be/_YTZyrpPI-s Do you drive your car by looking through the rearview mirror? Of course not, but this is a common approach by investors. They make the mistake of investing based on recent performance (Recency Bias). In this update, we discuss a forward-looking approach and why Emerging Market stocks could be a fit in your portfolio. […]
THOR’s Indicators Update (10/2024)
https://youtu.be/o4q6SGPfJew Watch this video to see how THOR’s indicators have changed and why that’s important for your portfolio today.
Reaction to Fed Rate Cut – Not What You Thought?
https://youtu.be/8GHchWRDTVc On September 18th, 2024, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by .5%. The market reaction may not have been what you expected. Is this a set up for a rising commodity environment like the late 1970s? Watch our market update to find out.
Impact of Changing Tax Rates
https://youtu.be/BxtszmF7xmk Individual and corporate tax rates have been higher and lower in the past. Many are concerned about the possibility of higher tax rates in the future. See why those higher tax rates may be more important for you individually than the economy overall.
The Biggest Market in the World – Futures
https://youtu.be/rFCBI6QlkSU The biggest market in the world is the futures market. Producers, users, and investors use the futures market which continues to grow each year (grew by 15% in 2022). Find out what Contango and Backwardation mean and how it impacts prices and production.
Commodities – Then and Now
https://youtu.be/n-I8JFAnnKw The Federal Reserve has benefitted from a sustained drop in commodity prices over the past 2 decades – allowing them to keep interest rates low. This in large part was due to fracking which significantly increased the supply of oil and natural gas in the United States. With most Tier 1 wells having been […]