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Jim Woods

What A Wonderful World

I was recently at a gathering of musician friends, and one of them asked me what my favorite song was. After a brief pause, I replied with a title that surprised my fellow artists. “‘What A Wonderful World,’ by Louis Armstrong,” I answered. After digesting the surprised looks in the room, I went on to […]

Recover Along With the Online Retail Sector

In recent years, more and more shopping has taken place online. Though some online retailers may have appeared to underwhelm recently due to the decreasing pandemic bump, the overall trend towards shopping from the convenience and comfort of our homes is here to stay. For many investors, looking towards online over brick-and-mortar retailers seems like […]

Ringing in Retail with This Fund

Ringing in the holidays often comes in tandem with “ringing the register” in retail. So, now is the perfect time to try to ring in profits from retail sales with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). XRT offers investors exposure to the U.S. retail industry, which is a sub-sector of the consumer discretionary arena. Unlike many […]

Revisiting Bear Market Realities

In May of this year, when it was clear the market had descended into bear territory, I wrote to you about what I called, “The Cold Hard Truth About Bear Markets.” In that issue, I told you how long bear markets typically last, how much damage they do and how these market cycles really work. […]

Seeking Shelter Behind Economic Moats

A key to success is to fortify one’s business from economic assault the way a feudal lord defends his castle from rival attacks. That is, not only do you need to produce something that fulfills a need in the market to be successful, but you also ideally should try to build a “moat” around your […]

My Three Pillars to Live By

A few years ago, a friend asked me to describe my personal “ethos” with just a few words. Now, judging by that question, you can tell that I hang out with some pretty smart friends. And in this case, I knew my answer needed to be appropriately thought out to satisfy my friend’s curiosity. At […]