You all remember William of Occam, don’t you? Sure you do! William of Occam was one of the major figures of 14th century medieval thought and is mostly remembered for his principle known as Occam's Razor. This principle...
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As summer gets underway, the National Weather Service is predicting an above-average season of hurricane activity, with severe storms already developing. To add insult to injury, homeowners have been feeling the sting of rising...
Don’t Assume That Cash is King for Long-Term Investing The image below highlights a critical concept: the opportunity cost of holding cash instead of investing in the stock market long-term. The picture shows the dramatic impact...
We’re all familiar with the butterfly effect. You know, a butterfly flapping its wing in Brazil ultimately causes a tornado in Texas. The butterfly effect is a fascinating concept that illustrates how the smallest of actions...
In today's chaotic world, achieving financial stability can often feel like an elusive dream. But with the right guidance and strategies, we know it’s possible. For nearly 40 years, BCM Advisors has helped people invest their...
Yes, stocks can drop. Sometimes a lot. That’s not exactly news, nor should it be long-term consequential. How we react to those times of stock market duress, however, is very consequential. The chart below from JP Morgan’s...
From time to time, we have clients that are interested in learning about private equity. Although these avenues don't align with our investment strategy (for reasons we'll discuss below), we acknowledge the curiosity and...
In less than three months, the S&P 500 has broken through five market high milestones on five separate occasions1. As prices continue to climb, investors have become concerned that the stock market is too expensive. As of...
In 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act became law, requiring many business owners to submit additional information on the company and its beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the...