Aug 27, 2015
Without question, these last couple of weeks have been incredibly difficult for the average investor, both here and globally. Most emerging markets have losses of 30% to 50% off of their annual highs, and in the US, we've just experienced our first "true correction" in 4 1/2 years, with the major indices falling more than 10% from their peaks (anything over 10% is considered a correction, with anything over 20% considered a bear market).

BTW, market corrections are not only healthy, but they are actually REQUIRED, in order for a bull market to continue it's advance (a point that few "TV guru's" is making). The fact that we went 4 1/2 years without one is off the charts amazing...in fact, it's an all time record.

We've been much more fortunate here at the VRA, as we've been able to navigate the highs/lows well, which has allowed us to continue putting up market smashing returns. Over the last two months, as most stocks were beginning to fade quickly, we have recorded ne...