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Hedges and Protections

We are almost through 2022 and what an eventful year! A few months ago we officially entered the “technical” definition of a bear market and also officially entered the “technical” definition of a recession. As we have already advised you in past Ryan Reports, try not to be too triggered or fearful of the technical definitions of “recession” and “bear …

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Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My!

Inflation, The Fed, Recession, Oh My!The fearmongers in the media are out in numbers and they want you to be afraid, very afraid! I will remind you that much of the fear being promoted is overstated. Just like the Lion’s, Tiger’s, and Bear’s fearful chant from the Wizard of Oz was overstated as well. Remember that Dorothy and company only …

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Sideways Markets

We are nearly halfway through 2021, and so far for this year, the markets are mixed (up and down). We have been in a sideways market for the last six months. These sideways markets can last for a few months or even two to three years, historically. Sideways markets are difficult for investors, especially after the last four to five …

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Lockdown Fever

What is Lockdown Fever?When we are gripped by fearmongering in the media, start binge watching television, and wait around for the sign that it is safe to come outside, we are suffering from Lockdown Fever. Last spring, we were told, “Two weeks to flatten the curve.” Well, those two weeks turned into months and months of the same advisories and …