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Our Philosophy

My Portfolio Guide’s investment philosophy is based on our dedication to act only in our clients’ best interests. It’s this client-centric approach that guides each and every investment decision. We are ...

March Madness: Final Four Investing Bracket 2016

Are you ready for some surprises and wild finishes? That’s what March Madness brings each and every year! It’s also an opportunity to take a high level view of the current investment environment with ...

John Hussman says we are headed for a stock market crash!

... results in 2008 by only losing -8% while the S&P 500 dropped -37%. Not too shabby right? You may know where the rest of the story goes from here but in short…it’s flat out depressing. Billions of dollars ...

Investing in a New World: Cyber Crime and Terrorism

... stocks have outperformed the index this year and over the past decade. We’re not bashful in saying this trend will not reverse; it’s almost a slam dunk that this group of stocks will continue to trounce ...

Are we climbing the “Wall of Worry” ?

...  The time to buy is not when people tell you to…. It’s when times supposedly stink and you should build an underground shelter for when the sky is falling. Turn off your TV and let’s chat next week… Buil ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: August 2015 Performance Update

...             -6.71% REITs                          -5.62% International                -9.56% Emerging Markets    -13.50% The bottom line is this: While it feels worse this time…it’s not. Those ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: July 2015 Performance Update

... tells you every night as to what’s happened. The media reports on the Dow Jones as though it’s an accurate index to let you know how the stock market is doing. Nope….As you become a more savvy investor ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: June 2015 Performance Update

... If you’re waiting for another proverbial “bubble” to burst…perhaps it’s here. In about three weeks Chinese stocks sold off sharply losing -30%. We’ll talk more about this later in this article but for ...

What stock market volatility?!?

... anytime soon.” We’re not out to point fingers but it’s blanket statements and unaccountable predictions like this that paralyze people or simply clutter their investment strategies and overall mindsets. ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: May 2015 Performance Update

... tend to get fidgety and assume that one always has to be making moves. If you’re a financial advisor making moves for the illusion that it’s creating value…shame on you. Not only are you doing a disservice ...

The 100th Letter to Dear Mr. Market

... ok through the library of topics we have assembled, there are several articles that stand out for various reasons. It’s challenging to pick favorites so we’ve decided to share the most popular “letters” we ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: April 2015 Performance Update

... s. Sometimes it’s good to refresh (click here) our memory of why we do this and what the MPG Core Tactical 60/40 portfolio is intended to do. First and foremost, our aim with this series of monthly artic ...

Is Jim Cramer's Diversification Advice Insane?

... but by virtue of his massive media platform he commands a lot of attention, which gets construed as diligent financial advice or valid recommendations. It’s actually because of Jim Cramer’s success that ...

There’s no YOU in UIT (Unit Investment Trust)

... more for the same investment offered from the same company? In our opinion the investor is not making this decision, but rather it’s typically the financial professional looking to maximize their income. ...

March Madness: Final Four Investing Bracket 2015

... one of the first investing nerds to combine our love for the markets with the passion that college basketball brings! It’s common knowledge that people love excitement and surprises. It’s also human ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: February 2015 Performance Update

... Nasdaq 5,000. Nothing could go wrong from here, could it? Is this another perfect backdrop for the four most dangerous words in investing? “It’s different this time”. It’s without question that the ...

Robo-Advisors: How do you like your hair cut?

... Markets 6% Dividend Stocks 5% Natural Resources 21% Bonds From there the website asks if you want more information or if everything looks great and you are ready to open an account. It’s that easy! ...

3 Main Criteria for Selling a Stock

... world are made or triggered due to technical analysis so even if you think it’s hogwash don’t be short-sighted and ignore them. Investor Sentiment: Ideally, you’ve kicked the tires and performed your ...

MPG Core Tactical 60/40: January 2015 Performance Update

... and it’s in environments like this where you see something totally unexpected that can dramatically alter the playing field. Don’t let anyone take any of your precious time and limited attention with ...