ARTICLES

Articles written by members of the OJM Group have been printed in a wide variety of publications – in trade journals for physicians, dentists, general business owners, construction businesses, yachting and marina businesses, and general financial periodicals as well. We encourage you to take a moment to view our article library by selecting the category (located in the right-hand side-bar) that best matches your interests.  If you have a publication and are interested in using one of our articles, please contact us.

Performance Gap Widens Between U.S. and Emerging-Market Stocks By OJM Investment Management Team on September 12, 2018 September 2018 Monthly Market Commentary US stock performance was strong in August and several major US indexes reached all-time highs despite continued concerns around global trade and pressures in emerging markets (more on this later). Larger-cap US stocks gained 3.2 percent in the month (Vanguard 500 Index) while small caps jumped 4.3 percent (iShares Russell… Read more ›

How to Choose an Investment Advisor? Three Mistakes to Avoid By Jason M. O'Dell, MS, CWM and Andrew Taylor, CFP® on September 12, 2018 Over the last few years, many investors have re-examined not only their investment assumptions, but also their relationships with their advisors. Volatility in the market often leaves many investors uncomfortable with the idea of simply staying the course with their current plan (if they have a plan). In our experience, investors tend to make three… Read more ›

Investors Focus on Strong Q2 Corporate Earnings | August 2018 Market Update By OJM Investment Management Team on August 13, 2018 Global stocks had a strong start to the second half of the year as the markets temporarily shrugged off trade war rhetoric and political tensions. Instead, investors focused on strong second quarter corporate earnings. With roughly three-fourths of S&P 500 companies having reported, estimates for GAAP earnings-per-share growth remain in the double digits year over… Read more ›