Congress: Trading stock on inside information?

Should Investor Fear the “New Normal”?

In this video, Kenneth French explains why lower economic growth may not hinder future stock returns. In fact, history shows that average returns tend to be higher during periods of economic difficulty. The information about a current recession is factored into stock prices, and investors may require a higher expected return to induce them to take higher perceived risk

The Current Aftershock

Using an illustrated timeline, David Booth of DFA chronicles US stock market performance in four periods since World War II. His review suggests prevailing market sentiment is often wrong and that investors must stay disciplined through all market environments to pursue their long-term goals.

Click through to see the short video. What do you think?

Tax Act of 2010: January Planning Opportunity

If you or someone you know is an IRA owner over the age of 70.5, the recently passed tax act of 2010 provides a special opportunity to make a charitable contribution from your IRA in the month of January (2011) and still receive a 2010 deduction.

Gordon Murray: Hero of Wall Street

The investment community lost a valuable source for sound information when Gordon Murray died last Saturday.  His last wish was to clear his name after many years of active trading having realized its futility.  This revelation led to a belief in passive management, low cost and diversification – all fundamental parts of Hutchison Whitehead’s investment philosophy.

Check out the video from Yahoo’s front page

The Monty Hall Problem

If you have ever invested a dollar in your lifetime you know that you have had to make some decisions about the future using imperfect information. This can be unsettling to some, daunting to others and some may even find it fun. On top of that you have to make even more decisions as you decide if new information in the marketplace reinforces your original viewpoint or reverses it. There is mounting evidence that individuals do a poor job incorporating this new information into their decision making efforts.

Is Your Adviser Pumping Up His Credentials?

Confused by the  alphabet soup following financial advisers’ names?   The following  article by the Wall Street Journal shows you which  designations to be  wary of and which are the most respected.

The principals at Hutchison Whitehead represent the top three designations listed in the article.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703927504575540582361440848.html