What Does It Mean When the Market Is Expensive?
Expensive markets are not destined to fall, and cheap ones are not guaranteed to rise swiftly. Understanding what is priced in, not merely the current price, is key for thoughtful investors. This Insight explores how to interpret market valuation and why it matters for families, executives, and business owners.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 58.7/100 — Neutral / Hold
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 58.7/100, signaling a Neutral / Hold market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Retiring, Selling Your Home, and Moving Abroad: Why Life’s Biggest Transitions Demand Thoughtful Planning
From retirement and home sales to new lives abroad, complex transitions can quickly overwhelm even the most successful families. Here’s what coordinated planning can do to reduce stress, avoid costly missteps, and prepare for your next chapter.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 64.1/100 — Constructive / Accumulate
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 64.1/100, signaling a Constructive / Accumulate market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 56.0/100 — Neutral / Hold
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 56.0/100, signaling a Neutral / Hold market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 54.4/100 — Neutral / Hold
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 54.4/100, signaling a Neutral / Hold market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Savior Market Conviction Compass 57.4/100 — Neutral / Hold
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 57.4/100, signaling a Neutral / Hold market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Leverage and Margin Risk: Lessons from 1929 and Their Relevance Today
Leverage played a central role in the 1929 crash, but its modern forms are much more complex. We explore why understanding leverage matters for investors now and what to watch as today’s markets evolve.
Savior Market Conviction Compass – May 15th 2026
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 50.2/100, signaling a Neutral / Hold market setup. This update explains what improved, what deteriorated, and what investors should watch.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 42.3/100 — Cautious / Reduce Risk
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 42.3/100, signaling a Cautious / Reduce Risk market setup. Review market breadth, trend, credit, liquidity, leverage, sentiment, and valuation signals.
Savior Market Conviction Compass™ 44/100 — Cautious / Reduce Risk
The Savior Market Conviction Compass reads 44.34/100, signaling a cautious market setup. Review breadth, trend, credit, liquidity, leverage, sentiment, and valuation signals.
Savior Market Conviction Compass – 54 – Credit Remains Calm, but Breadth Has Softened
Market Conviction CompassThrough Friday, April 24th, 2026 Remaining Conviction Level: 54 out of 100Higher scores indicate more conviction to own risk assets; lower scores indicate
Market Conviction Compass Hits Neutral 50 Amid Sustained Recovery and Cautious Optimism
Market Conviction Compass rises to 50 as the Nasdaq breaks out of correction and credit spreads tighten. Volatility cools, prompting cautious re-risking strategies.
Market Conviction Compass Update: Navigating a Cautious Rebound Amid Persistent Risks
Market Conviction Compass improves to 42, reflecting a tactical bounce from oversold levels while caution persists due to geopolitical and macro risks.
Midweek Market Outlook: Tactical Caution Amid a Likely Bear Market Bounce
Midweek analysis suggests a likely short-term bounce within an ongoing risk-off regime, emphasizing risk reduction and disciplined portfolio management.
Market Conviction Compass Falls to 37 as Credit and Breadth Signal Risk-Off Conditions
In March 2026, the Market Conviction Compass dropped to a severe risk-off level of 37. Rising credit stress, weak market breadth, and inflation pressures signal caution for investors.
A Flag Raised in Venezuela and What It Signifies for Markets and Opportunities
The raising of the US flag in Venezuela signals potential diplomatic progress amid global market uncertainty driven by oil price spikes and credit stress. Learn how disciplined risk management and indicators like the…
Market Conviction Compass Slides to 41 as Credit and Breadth Deteriorate
The Market Conviction Compass score dropped from 50 to 41, reflecting credit and breadth deterioration, sustained volatility, and mechanical deleveraging in equity markets.
Iran, Shipping Insurance and Silver
Savior Wealth’s CIO analyzes how Iran tensions influence shipping insurance costs and silver markets, highlighting implications for global trade and investment strategy.
Weekly Compass Update: Conviction 50.0 — Staying Disciplined
A process-driven weekly update on conviction, risk signals, and what we’re watching next.
Market Conviction Compass – February 20, 2026: Early Signs of Market Deterioration Beneath a Stable Surface
Savior Market Conviction Compass Update – February 20, 2026 Remaining Conviction Level: 51 / 100 The Savior Market Conviction Compass declined meaningfully this week, falling
Savior Market Conviction Compass – February 13th 2026
The Savior Market Conviction Compass – Current reading of 62 as valuations remain stretched and technical momentum begins to deteriorate. Credit markets remain calm, but rising volatility and positioning risks shift the market from “buy the dip” toward a more selective, risk-managed environment.
The Savior Market Conviction Compass – February 10th 2026
The Savior Market Conviction Compass February 10, 2026 A Framework for Assessing Risk Asset Conviction The Savior Market Conviction Compass is a framework for assessing
Financial Planning After Winning the Lottery
What to Do in the First 90 Days After Sudden Wealth Sudden wealth rarely arrives quietly. One day you are managing a familiar financial life.
Why Today’s Family Offices May Be Less Diversified Than They Think
Why Today’s Family Offices May Be Less Diversified Than They Think And How a Risk-Managed, Liquid Strategy Can Protect Generational Wealth The Hidden Concentration Risk
Savior Wealth Fundamental Analysis Update – December 2025
Market Valuation Update: Strong Markets, Modest Long-Term Expectations Why Discipline Matters When Valuations Are Elevated Current market conditions present a familiar—but uncomfortable—combination:strong recent performance alongside
Savior Wealth Technical Analysis Market Update – December 2025
Market Update: Strong Trend, Near-Term Consolidation Risk A Disciplined View of Current Market Conditions As we approach year-end, U.S. equity markets remain in a well-established
Financial Planning for Business Owners Planning a Sale
Exit Planning for Business Owners: Turning a Sale into Lasting Family Wealth For many business owners, the company is both their largest asset and their
Financial Planning After Winning the Lottery
What to Do in the First 90 Days After Sudden Wealth Sudden wealth rarely arrives quietly. One day you are managing a familiar financial life.
Active Investing in a World Awash with Modern Portfolio Theory
Ah, yes, Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). Harry Markowitz eventually won a Nobel Prize for his research on this new and exciting investment idea. The year
On Euphoria: We Have Been Here Before
IPOs and Overall Mania Market mania occurs before bubbles pop. The idea of the manic market is that there is no perceived risk and that
The Diminishing Marginal Utility of Government Spending
Diminishing marginal utility states that as all else equal as consumption increases the marginal utility derived from each additional unit declines. In other words, the
ETFs: Always Check Under the Hood
ETF investing has revolutionized wealth management largely for the better. Clients are no longer paying so many excessive fees for transactions, Advisors can adjust portfolios