Do you think it pays to be an optimist or a skeptic when it comes to the market?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Long term? I don’t know how you can be pessimistic.

like

Wouldn't it pay to been keen and rational of the market rather than blatantly optimistic or pessimistic

like

Optimistic. Unfortunately I am not. The money is made on the turns and in bubbles. I'm a grind it out guy unfortunately there will be no retirement trade for me...

like

It has paid so far to be an optimist so I will choose to be an optimist going forward.

like

Be realistic.. If you scare your clients too much, you'll always underperform. Always an optimist, your clients will think you've lost your mind.

like

Just keep a level head, look at bull and bear cases, assign probabilities and trust your analysis. If you're wrong >50% of the time for an extended period, then find a new career away from investing.

like

You must be rational and then optimistic. My clients know that I cannot predict nor control the market, and they know that I've done a great job for them when their portfolio is flat during the next 30% downturn. The majority of my job is behavioural management, not picking the next hot investment.

like

Things go up and down but they go up way more often than they go down. I’ll take the better odds. Pessimism sells on fear and sells annuities

like

"We are cautiously optimistic."

Related Posts

Female looking to buy and gently used / preowned Small SUV. I am a Toyota Prius kind of person and looking to find an suv that will work for me. I haven’t looked at other models but currently leaning towards a Lexus. Any recommendations or suggestions from SUV owners? Couple no kids

Recently Store Managers have been offering me jobs from different locations but same company in my town. The company is T-Mobile. It’s going to be my first job. I have a couple questions for any former/current employees. Is it better to work for T-Mobile, metro by T-Mobile, or a third party T-Mobile? Any difference in benefits or wage? Thanks

like

Does Cognizant HR revise offer letter once we accept it? Tata Consultancy Wipro Accenture Capgemini Cognizant Deloitte USI Infosys

like

Is anyone mining crypto? If so what OS/GPU/Mining Software/Pool are you using? I just finished my 6 GPU build on Ubuntu and want to head in the right direction

like

Young marketer looking to build CV! I’m wondering what industries look favourable on a CV to carve a path for marketing leadership one day. I.E. Marketing agencies, startups, corporate companies in retail/CPG, consulting etc? Where are good training grounds for future CMOs?

Best coffee shops in the city to work from?

like

Hi! I’m interviewing for a customer success manager position and need to present a QBR. Anyone with experience mind looking over mine before I submit it this weekend? Looking for some critical feedback from people with experience completing and presenting them. Thank you!

like

I recently switched to Strattera (had been on Adderall for 6 years) to see if it’d help my sleep issues. Been taking for 6 weeks total, almost 4 at the current dose. My focus isn’t too bad, but I’ve been feeling really… blah… and unwell later in the day and not as motivated overall. Also been having more obsessive impulses, though my anxiety seems to be better. Anyone else have this experience? Did it change over time?

like

Are there bowls for the hospitality/ restaurant industry? My friend is a chief and is looking to switch careers into the corporate world. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
Is fire engineering a good field to be in? Can someone tell me about the pay scale, growth opportunities and the future scope of fire/Safety engineering?
Asking for a friend who’s done mechanical engineering and is thinking of specializing in fire eng

Thank you

funny

I graduated from college with a degree in Psych thinking I wanted to be a psychologist. Well, fall of my senior year I changed my mind and now I have no idea what to do. Been job searching for 4 months! Should I just look into temp agencies at this point I honestly am so directionless

like

Curious if you have any recommendations for comfortable, cooling pants at work? Pretty much taboo to wear any type of shorts, but Arizona is hot as balls. Preferably something that doesn't show sweat on the ass. Thanks :D

like

If you work with me, you’ll recognize this from our Zoom and Teams calls.

Post Photo
like

Anyone made the transition from NYC to Austin?

I find myself asking why I am in NYC when everything is so damn expensive. Making good money, but limited on savings and quality of life due to the HCOL. Or recs for other cities for that matter.

I have to travel to my client every week and the client’s office is attached to a very nice hotel that’s $250 per night. There’s a hotel right across the street that’s $150 per night.. it’s alright, but not as great. Should I be mindful about how much I’m spending or should I blow up the budget until someone says something?

likefunnysmart

Masters Round 1 - 2nd least productive day in April for tax professionals

like

Is it normal to wait two weeks from a final interview to get an offer regarding a PM role? Kind of nervous to be told by HR the waits a bit longer until other candidates are finished before an offer can be made.
AFAIK the feedback has been positive and the HM has been super nice, but nerves are nerves!

like

What are the steps PMs are taking from taking a product from ideation to MVP?

For me at a high level it’s identifying the must/should/could have features, then identifying tech stack, the doing UI/UX design,then planning out the road map. Do you all agree or am I missing anything?

like

How does anyone break into pharma/ health care? It’s impossible!

like

Any openings in UK looking for visa sponsor for service now ATF? Any openings pleasae let me know, 11 years exp and exrienced servicenow ATF

like

Additional Posts in Financial Advisors

Does anyone else dream about running away to live in a small cabin in the woods by themselves or is it just me?

like

Has anybody come up with a way to purge the words “like”and “you know” out of somebody’s speech patterns? I don’t want to be insulting, I truly want to help. It’s not a young person either

like

Does anyone use a digital notebook and/or digital pen? What is the best solution? Like to take notes by hand but don’t like retyping or referring back to all the time.

like

Need some advice bc my work and personal life intertwine. Too much sometimes. Father is my boss. Wife is adamant that when folks come over they take off their shoes. Tried to ask my family...cont

like

Do you make your bed before work? What’s your morning routine?

like

Taking book recommendations :) What have you all been reading?

like

Any Fish who are also musicians?

like

How much travel would you consider to be reasonable on a daily basis for a client?

likesmart

Has anyone ever thought of retiring early in a low cost country? Like Costa Rica or India

like

If the prospects and clients were there, which city in the US would you want to live & work in?

like

Has anyone heard of, or tried using, the Paladin Registry?

like

Anyone use a Mac for work? Can it handle Excel and PPT?

likehelpful

How do you separate work from your personal life? I struggle with being the perfect advisor to my clients and then having time to enjoy my life.

like

How do you sign your emails? Close with �Best�? �regards�, etc.?

like

Anyone have the CTFA designation?

like

When you guys are making luke-warm calls. Do you leave voicemails? I've always been against it because, in my mind it puts the responsibility of the connection on the other person

like

What's the effect of this tax bill on us? No more deduction for unreimbursed business expenses?

like

*** CFP Prep Materials ***
Is anyone interested in purchasing CFP prep materials? I have Dalton study materials including their course books, their review study books as well as their flash cards.

like

Do you add clients as a LinkedIn connection after you've sealed the deal?

like

And finally I can sleep better for 4 days! Happy thanks giving to me! 😊🍺

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal