We’ll try and keep this short. It is tough because this is a complicated game in which we are involved. There are so many variables. Let’s list some of the variables that influence investing.
- Domestic politics
- Geo-political policy and events happening globally
- Macro-Economic policy events
- Money Supply and Liquidity
- Movement of money between asset classes – Define for yourself what are the asset groups for your individual situation? Volatility tolerance is a key sub-factor.
- New and Emerging Technologies
- Inflation / Deflation / interest rate movement – often dictated by peace, war and debt levels.