An Investment Management strategy must be based on quantifiable research and analysis. This must be combined with careful consideration of risk-reward factors and strong fundamentals. The investment management process by default caters to the long-term investor. And long-term investment is inherently vulnerable to a wide range of influences, including the value of the dollar, Wall Street, the oil & gas industry, gold, business cycles, taxation, national and international economies and market conditions, corporate liquidation, governments, takeovers, etc. An investment management plan should take into consideration your long-term needs and goals, "penchant" for risk, and your time frame. Global Diversified Partners an experienced Investment Management firm advise against acting in a knee-jerk manner regardless of the bullish or bearish conditions.