The All-Season Investor

Begin with an introduction to asset allocation and learn why it’s important to diversify assets to be successful. Detect changes in the stock and bond markets, the index of leading economic indicators, and the economic climate like a professional. Lastly, Martin shows you how to track the business cycle and identify cyclical benchmarks so you can make quick, profitable investment decisions and create a successful strategy for your entire portfolio.

Just as the calendar year has seasons, so does the business cycle; inflation, stagnation, boom, bust and yes - even recession. Each business cycle, including recession, can be a profitable investment opportunity. The All-Season Investor is a sound choice for one who wishes to fully utilize their investments in all the economic seasons. Packed with sound, practical methods for asset allocation, The All-Season Investor will help you achieve your personal investment objectives.

• Beginning with an introduction to asset allocation, you will learn why it’s important to diversify assets to be successful; what part mutual funds and securities play in the allocation mix; and how, by adding compounding and risk management to the combination, you can have above-average returns.

• You will learn why the cornerstone of your successful investment strategy should be to appropriate your assets among several investment classifications.

• The All-Season Investor teaches you how to understand changes in the stock and bond markets, the index of leading economic indicators, and the economic climate like a professional.

• Martin will show you stage by stage how to track the business cycle and identify cyclical benchmarks so you can make quick, profitable investment decisions; and follow the economic cycle so you can create a successful strategy for your entire portfolio.

• Gold also has a place in the cycle. When it should be bought or sold is covered in detail.

• Detailed appendices give precise analyses for the six stages of the bond and stock markets, as well as historical analysis and market performance.