Prato Perspective- 10/02
October 2, 2020 Early today President Trump announced he tested positive for Covid-19 and stock markets have reacted with some...
Read MoreMarket Timing and Portfolio Changes
August 2020 Over the past 2 weeks we have posted the following videos to social media, The Difficulty...
Read MorePrato Perspectives | 4.17.20
At Prato Capital Management we often discuss using history as a guide in conjunction with using all currently available information...
Read MoreUS Equity Returns Following Sharp Downturns
First of all and of most importance is our hope that you and those closest to you are in good...
Read MoreUsing History As A Guide
At Prato Capital Management, our thoughts are always first and foremost on the health of the ones we call our...
Read MoreIs Volatility the New Normal?
Over the past several weeks, it seems like a regular occurrence to have changes of 3-4% of the S&P 500...
Read MoreSt. Baldricks Fundraiser
Most of you know Prato Capital Team Member and Director of Financial Planning, Brian O’Rourke. Many of you might...
Read MoreThere are lots of worries in the world today.
There are lots of worries in the world today. The spreading of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created many...
Read MoreThe Secure Act
Listed below are some questions and answers about the SECURE Act passed and signed into law in December 2019....
Read MoreDo Current World Events Warrant a Change to your Portfolio?
Since late last week, the decision to attack Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has dominated the news cycles. With the need...
Read MoreLooking for Stock Market Predictions
The financial media outlets making predictions for which stocks will outperform in the New Year. Your neighbor offering a hot...
Read MorePreparing for Hazards to your Financial Plan.
Everybody should have a financial plan. At Prato Capital Management, our focus is on guiding our clients to reach...
Read MoreMy Financial Planning Story. 11/22/19
In November of 2012, the airline I worked for declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and as many other companies have done...
Read MoreWhy Have A Financial Plan 11/15/19
Why Have a Financial Plan? Many have fears and doubts about their financial future. Doubts of saving, “Have I done...
Read MoreDownturn or Recession? What is the impact to your Financial Plan? – 10/16/19
The financial media outlets have renewed talk about possible recessions, both globally and here in the United States. Our last...
Read MoreMixed Economic Signals 10/3/19
There are some mixed economic signals showing up in our economy. Some of the data coming out the last few...
Read MoreChina’s Economy turns Stormy 9/26/19
The United States has increased tariffs on certain Chinese imports and China retaliated by raising tariffs on some US imports....
Read MoreClear Thoughts on an Unclear Market 8/15/19
Good Afternoon, Summer is coming to an end and the swings in the stock market this week...
Read MoreWas today an Overreaction? 8/5/19
Good Afternoon, Hope you had a great weekend!A short note today, since we saw some reactions or overreactions in...
Read MoreNote from Prato 5/14/19
Hello Friend , We hope this note finds you well. On a very “busy” day in the markets we wanted to pass on a quick, “what are we thinking” note. Our apologies in advance for the impersonal nature of his letter but wanted you to know we are always thinking of you
Read MoreTune out the Election Noise.
Since 1927, the 3rd year of a presidential term (the year before the actual election) has been generally the best of all 4 years of any election cycle.#PratoCapital #tuneoutthenoise #financialplanning #financialadvisor pic.twitter.com/jKVy2986gl— Prato Capital Management (@PratoCapital) June 6, 2019
With volatile stock markets, the media outlets can easily find a so-called expert to forecast a 'new bear market' when stocks drop or predict the 'next recession' when a new trade policy is announced. Not much has changed since last year with our "Tune Out The Noise" newsletter. pic.twitter.com/KZaY43PIZQ
— Prato Capital Management (@PratoCapital) August 9, 2019