Thanks for your piece on Trump’s tariffs
“I knew nothing about tariffs before Trump started imposing them. I read lots about them since, but the more I read, the more confused I got. The Liberal media seems to be against tariffs, and yet I thought they were traditionally in favor of them “to protect American workers.” And the Conservative media seem to be supporting them, even though I thought conservatives and pro-capitalists hated tariffs. Your piece helped me understand that I wasn’t crazy – that this is an issue, like so many today, that is clouded by politics.” – SG
Time to buy? Time to sell? He wants to know what I think:
“What are your current thoughts on the markets? Is it a time to buy the dip and get wealthy?” – JG
My Response: I’ll give you the briefest answer. If your approach to investing is like mine – buy world-dominating companies that have “moats” and hold on to them – you would not be selling.
As for buying, I look at value for that, and the P/E ratio in particular (because it’s simple). Thus, I will buy when the P/E ratios are at historical averages. Like 15 for the Coca Colas and IBMs and so on, and maybe 20 to 25 for the Amazons and Nvidias.
Until prices drop to those levels, I’m not an eager buyer.
“I’m so happy to hear you are OFF statins!”
“Along with the other negatives, I recently read that there is new evidence that long-term use may contribute to neurocognitive diseases. Your followers are curious/interested, even if no one asked!” – KI
My Response: Thanks – but I should make it clear that in recounting my own experiences and decisions, I’m not prescribing anything. Just telling my readers what I did and what I’ve discovered. As we say when we are selling health products, “individual results may vary.” In any case, whether my results are good or disappointing, I will keep you up on this and other little projects I’ve initiated.
A thank-you for copywriting advice she found in one of my books:
“I recently read Copy Logic, and it’s been such a game-changer for my copy editing – so thank you! I enjoyed it so much that I featured it on the podcast that I cohost about copywriting.” – SH
My Response: Thanks! I’m happy to know that you found it useful and appreciate the mention on your podcast. I’m including the link that you provided here so my readers can check it out.
