Understanding the difference between the effects of short -
term fluctuations in the market and the impact of a protracted Bear Market.
You're investing your retirement money for decades, so don't overly focus on short -
term fluctuations in the market.
I'll start by emphasizing that no one — and no system — can accurately and consistently predict the short -
term fluctuations in the market.
«Speculation is the practice of engaging in risky financial transactions in an attempt to profit from short or medium
term fluctuations in the market value of a tradable good such as a financial instrument, rather than attempting to profit from the underlying financial attributes embodied in the instrument such as capital gains, interest, or dividends.»
Owner - occupiers are less concerned with short -
term fluctuations in market value; they need to live somewhere.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft
market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable
terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes
in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including
fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial
market conditions,
fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end
market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit
market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including
market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general
market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near
term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the
market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
McCredie also notes that those
in the
market for a luxury home are less likely to be deterred by short -
term fluctuations.
To make sense of what's really behind the
fluctuations in the
market, we are joined by economist Michael Hudson, president of the Institute for the Study of Long -
Term Economic Trends, a Wall Street financial analyst and author...
The value - conscious, historically - informed, risk - managed, full - cycle discipline of the Funds is intended to achieve long -
term investment returns, while reducing sensitivity to general
market fluctuations in conditions that have historically been associated with weak or negative
market return / risk profiles.
Yet despite extensive and ongoing research and historical testing, I still have not identified considerations that would have allowed us to substantially increase our exposure to
market fluctuations last year, without also resulting
in a large increase
in historical losses, and generally a deterioration
in overall long -
term performance.
Back
in July of last year I pointed out that
in a world where official short -
term interest rates are close to zero, some short -
term market interest rates are also going to be very close to zero, and that,
in such cases, interest - rate dips below zero could occur as a result of insignificant price
fluctuations.
The prevailing overvalued, overbought, and overbullish combination of conditions has historically been associated with subsequent
market returns below Treasury bill yields, so while we hold about 1 % of assets
in call options as a modest speculative exposure to
market fluctuations, a larger exposure closer to 2 % continues to await a short -
term pullback sufficient to «clear» that overbought condition.
«Thirty days is not enough time to separate real sales trends from short -
term fluctuations in a very dynamic, highly competitive
market,» Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president for sales operations said
in a statement.
These
market fluctuations may, of course, represent an over-reaction to short -
term movements
in the economic data, but it is possible that they are signalling some genuine easing
in the pace of global expansion since the March quarter.
But from the standpoint of a long -
term investor, it's useful to look over the past 7 + years of profitless excitement
in the stock
market and ask whether tracking every
fluctuation in the
market - even participating
in periodic, marginal new highs - is a necessary objective.
While these returns vary, the dividend is calculated based on a five - year average
in order to smooth out the short -
term effects of
market fluctuations.
It's true that the
fluctuations in the
market make for losses as well as gains but if you have a proven strategy and stick with it over the long
term you will be a winner!
In reality, it could go lower than that if the
market returns are lower, but the 10 - year rolling average should protect against any short -
term fluctuations.
The interest rate of fixed - rate mortgage remains the same all throughout the entire
term of the loan, regardless of the
fluctuations in the
market.
The portfolio managers seek to purchase stocks that are reasonably priced
in relation to their fundamental value and that the portfolio managers believe will grow
in value over time regardless of short -
term market fluctuations.
For example, a series of
market fluctuations -40 %, +85 %, -36 % and +100 % within a 10 - year period would produce a 10 - year return about 3.5 % annually, so a poor long -
term expectation doesn't rule out the likelihood of significant investment opportunities
in the interim.
Graham's point was that fear, greed, and other emotions (the voting machine) can drive short -
term market fluctuations which
in turn cause disconnects between the price and true value of a company's shares.
In short, we are well hedged against the potential for significant market losses, but with the implied volatility on index options fairly low, we've used shorter - term market fluctuations to modify our hedges in a way that better allows for any extension of the market's advanc
In short, we are well hedged against the potential for significant
market losses, but with the implied volatility on index options fairly low, we've used shorter -
term market fluctuations to modify our hedges
in a way that better allows for any extension of the market's advanc
in a way that better allows for any extension of the
market's advance.
Like stocks, income trusts were shaken by the
market crash, and there may be further short -
term fluctuations in their value before the
markets stabilize.
You will less likely feel the anxiety associated with
market fluctuations; you will develop a disciplined routine of investing
in both good and bad
markets without worrying if you are making a good short -
term investment.
Another individual saving for retirement that may be decades away typically invests the majority of his individual retirement account (IRA)
in stocks, since he has a lot of time to ride out the
market's short -
term fluctuations.
In your opinion, is a long - term, buy - and - hold investor also able to make make persistent profit from the fluctuations in the market
In your opinion, is a long -
term, buy - and - hold investor also able to make make persistent profit from the
fluctuations in the market
in the
markets?
Funds
in this risk category may be appropriate for those seeking growth and can tolerate wide
fluctuations in market values, especially over the short
term.
There is risk of
fluctuation with the investments, but if you stay invested long
term,
markets have very consistently rebounded and provided great returns
in the long run.
For investors seeking long -
term investment returns
in value - focused stocks over the complete investment cycle (bull and bear
markets combined), with added emphasis on reducing exposure to general
market fluctuations in conditions viewed by the Advisor as unfavorable to stocks.
For investors seeking long -
term investment returns
in the U.S. equity
market over the complete investment cycle (bull and bear
markets combined), with added emphasis on reducing exposure to general
market fluctuations in conditions viewed by the Advisor as unfavorable to stocks.
You create an investing strategy that focuses on the long
term so that you don't need to worry about trying to time the
market in a way that allows you to profit from short -
term fluctuations.
Therefore, the Fund is most suitable for long -
term investors who are willing to hold their shares for extended periods of time through
market fluctuations and the accompanying changes
in share prices.
Market risk refers to short -
term fluctuations in securities prices.
There are great difficulties
in exploiting short -
term market fluctuations.
It's true that the
fluctuations in the
market make for losses as well as gains but if you have a proven strategy and stick with it over the long
term you will be a winner!
Foreign securities involve special risks, including currency
fluctuations (which may be significant over the short
term) and economic and political uncertainties; investments
in emerging
markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors.
A properly constructed Investment Policy Statement provides support for the investment manager to follow a well - conceived, long -
term investment discipline, rather than one that is based on ad hoc revisions spawned by overconfidence or panic
in reaction to short -
term market fluctuations.
While investors study
market fundamentals to identify opportunities for long -
term business growth, traders often hope to make a profit by targeting smaller upswings and downswings
in the
market, seeking opportunity
in price
fluctuations and volatility.
While there will always be short -
term fluctuations in which the stock
market can drop 10 percent, 20 percent or even more, the longer your hold your stocks, the less likely you are to lose money.
It is a
term which is used
in financial
markets with the act or an instance of buying and selling currency with the aim of receiving some profits from the exchange rate between two currencies when the trader is trying to predict how much one currency is worth
in terms of the other and what
fluctuations may appear on the
market.
By tracking the
market in terms of three stages — market in uptrend, uptrend under pressure and market correction — the Stock Market Today helps you keep the latest fluctuations in perspective and decide what action, if any, to
market in terms of three stages —
market in uptrend, uptrend under pressure and market correction — the Stock Market Today helps you keep the latest fluctuations in perspective and decide what action, if any, to
market in uptrend, uptrend under pressure and
market correction — the Stock Market Today helps you keep the latest fluctuations in perspective and decide what action, if any, to
market correction — the Stock
Market Today helps you keep the latest fluctuations in perspective and decide what action, if any, to
Market Today helps you keep the latest
fluctuations in perspective and decide what action, if any, to take.
These strong annual
fluctuations in each country's demand for utility - scale storage solutions illustrates that the demand was typically ignited by short
term market opportunities (the auctioning of grid service capacities
in the UK for instance) but that so far only a limited self - sustaining
market demand for these large scale storage systems has emerged.
When you consider your
marketing effort to be a long -
term investment, it is logical to then treat it the same way as your other financial investments, which is to say: keep focused on the overall goal, be consistent and regular, check
in and evaluate success and do not get discouraged with minor
fluctuations in your results.
Shareholders usually are interested
in the bottom line, and on a short -
term basis according to
market fluctuation or dividends.
This is because
market fluctuations tend to provide lower returns
in the short run, but long -
term market investments tend to yield very attractive returns.
The company primarily focuses on short -
term market fluctuations, revenue, cash flow, and the basic value of a firm
in order to deliver the best investment options to their customers and clients.
Covering the full set of tools and strategies for long -
term investors: How to take everyday
market fluctuations in stride, and when to know it's time to take action or protect against a major economic shifts.
While volatility
in the Ethereum
market can make immediate planning difficult for individual holders, Ethereum co-founder Mihai Alisie said he isn't concerned about the short -
term fluctuations in Ethereum prices.