“Bottoms in the investment world don't end with four-year lows; they end with 10- or 15-year lows. " - Jim Rogers ​​The Portfolio The portfolio is down -9.39% YTD this morning. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down -21.34% YTD. Is This The Bottom? Calling the bottom in the stock market is like reading tea leaves or tarot cards, you have to be willing to believe in the reader. Personally I'm not a big fan of these prognostications that many on TV use to draw attention to t

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases. " - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is down over -10% YTD this morning, improving from a position where we were down roughly -20%. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down -23.38% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett NOTICE I am online and available to chat today. I am often available to chat for the first 15 minutes after a post goes live. Use the Chat feature in the bottom right corner of your screen. The Portfolio The portfolio is down over -12% YTD this morning, improving from a position where we were down roughly -20%. Even with todays rally, our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is d

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is down over -15% YTD this morning, and over 17% after making todays buys. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -26% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@clayb

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is down over -18% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -23% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today Today, right after you

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is down over -11% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -21% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today The last several days

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is up around -2.34% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -13.63% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today With prices down

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is up around +5.00% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -8.00% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today I'M GOING TO TRY A

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is up around +5.00% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down over -8.00% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today ​​Today I sold 10

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is up around +6.00% YTD. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down around -7.00% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today ​​Today I bought

“Widespread fear is your friend as an investor because it serves up bargain purchases" - Warren Buffett The Portfolio The portfolio is up over +7.0% this year. Our benchmark index, the S&P 500 is down around -6.5% YTD. If you're interested in the stock market, are looking for diversification or growth please feel free to connect me. I'm always available to talk, maybe provide some new ideas or to present to your group. clay@claybaker.com What I'm doing today I sold our 6 s