The Short-Squeeze and Gamestop
It is possible to make money when stock prices go down. That is the strategy of short sellers. From...
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Predictions for 2021 – Part II
December 23, 2020 As we approach the end of 2020, the market forecasts and predictions for next year are coming...
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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...
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Market Timing and Portfolio Changes
August 2020 Over the past 2 weeks we have posted the following videos to social media, The Difficulty...
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Prato Perspectives | 4.17.20
At Prato Capital Management we often discuss using history as a guide in conjunction with using all currently available information...
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US 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...
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Using History As A Guide
At Prato Capital Management, our thoughts are always first and foremost on the health of the ones we call our...
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Is 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...
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St. Baldricks Fundraiser
Most of you know Prato Capital Team Member and Director of Financial Planning, Brian O’Rourke. Many of you might...
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There 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...
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The Secure Act
Listed below are some questions and answers about the SECURE Act passed and signed into law in December 2019....
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Do 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...
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Looking for Stock Market Predictions
The financial media outlets making predictions for which stocks will outperform in the New Year. Your neighbor offering a hot...
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Preparing 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...
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My 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...
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Why 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...
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Downturn 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...
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Mixed 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...
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Tune 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