Much can be learned from the last two months of 2018. It was a fast, falling and downright crazy market! In today’s podcast we discuss an actual experience that we had with a friend. We discuss the  psychology of a particular stock and how hard it is to keep a level head when all is falling around you. This experience is one that everyone will have at some point in their life. The ultimate question from that experience comes down to the herd mentality and whether you are following the herd. Enjoy this week’s podcast! Here’s to wise investing, Iron Gate Global Investors
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December was a turbulent month – no doubt about it. But this is EXACTLY the time to be a believer in the stock market and to put your funds to work. In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about how we survived the drama of the last month and we’ll review the historical evidence that helps us trust in the power of long-term, strategic investing. Our faith is not shaken! We still trust that patience and cooler heads will prevail in the long run. As always, if you’re concerned or worried, give us a call. Here’s to wise investing, Iron Gate Global Advisors
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It’s been a painful couple months in the market. We get it! This big down swing sure hurts after enjoying a prolonged bull market. But the “loss” you see in your portfolio right now is only loss if you panic and sell at the wrong time. This week, we want to talk you off the ledge. We want to reassure you that we practice WISE investing, not emotional, reactionary, or panicked investing. Our podcast this week is a bit longer, but it’s worth a listen if you’re nervous or discouraged. Here’s to wise investing and a happy holiday season with loved ones, Brett, Brian and the rest of our team at Iron Gate Global Advisors     Below are the mentioned graph and Mr. Market analogy mentioned in the podcast. Mr. Market There is no one better to explain the concept of Mr. Market than Warren Buffett. He has taken
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Trade wars. Tweets. Fed Policy. Interest rates. These are many of the excuses the financial media is giving for why the market is down. While this is causing angst among many investors, there is a key, which if understood, will allow anyone to find peace amid the volatility. In today’s podcast we discuss how the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, views risk. What he thinks of volatility, and what we at Iron Gate Global Advisors are doing to ensure our clients’ portfolios are managed properly. Here’s to wise investing, Brett Pattison Iron Gate Global Advisors
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As a client of Iron Gate Global Advisor’s, you can be grateful for the fact that you own great businesses, because it means you can (and should) ignore stock prices day-to-day. Listen to this week’s podcast with our Chief Investment Officer Brian Hunsaker for some great analogies and blissfully non-technical explanations of why you don’t need to worry as the market yo-yos it’s way into the holiday season. Here’s to wise investing, Iron Gate Global Advisors
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How many times has the market ended the year up between 8-10% (the average) on December 31st? We reference average returns over the life of an investment, but the reality is that most of the time, the market closes out the year somewhere outside that average range. There’s a lot more variety in that year-end figure than 8-10%. We talk about why – and how that’s a GOOD thing – in this week’s podcast. Here’s to wise investing, Spencer Nelson & Brett Pattison  
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After a few weeks of volatility in the market, investors are now waiting to see how to 2018 will come to an end. Midterm elections, interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and the trade war are to blame. The question now on the minds of investors is whether this volatility will continue, or end in time for a bullish run into 2019. Take a listen to this week’s podcast as we discuss the reasons for the volatility and what investors should do about it. Here’s to wise investing, Spencer Nelson & Brett Pattison Iron Gate Global Advisors        
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What a crazy few week’s! The stock market is all over the place – up 3% one day and down 5% the next. Tariffs, interest rates, and mid-term elections are all in the headlines causing angst. In this weeks podcast we discuss this crazy volatility and whether it’s your friend or enemy. We look at past history (the chart below) to answer that question. If you’re nervous in any way about the stock market, this week’s podcast is for you. Here’s to wise investing, Brett Pattison & Spencer Nelson      
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Nuh-uh. Nope. Not with current market conditions. Stick it out, my friends! Yes, it’s been a crazy day and week in the market, but we still think stocks make sense relative to other investments. Our Chief Investment Officer Brian Hunsaker joins me this week to explain why days like today make us excited and not scared. Here’s to wise investing, Brett Pattison    
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It happened again. Someone found out what they are really paying their current Financial Advisor (a.k.a middle man) and they weren’t happy about it. It really bug us when you – the hard-working, penny saving, investor – pay a middle man a little bit more in fees each year and miss out on potentially massive returns over the life of your portfolio. Here’s to wise investing, Spencer Nelson & Brett Pattison Iron Gate Global Advisors If you don’t know how much you’re being charged in fees, email us and we’ll help you figure it out. No cost. No obligation. Email clientservices@igga.com.
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