Investment
Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
To Bubble or Not to Bubble: That Is the Question
With today’s high stock market valuations, Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli discuss how to handle a potential bubble.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
How Much Should You Be Worried About Inflation?
Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli offer their perspectives on the future of your assets during a time of inflation.
A Deeper Look at the National Debt
Strategas Chief Economist Don Rissmiller discusses in-depth the issues he’s watching on the budget deficit and national debt.
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
The Ultimate Investing Hack
Don’t let a feeling of apathy keep you from investing for the long term.
In the Markets Now: Scattered Thoughts on Gold
Gold is up 110% over two years — why, and why now?
The Difficulty in Calling a Market Top
Trying to “time the market” is both highly risky and incredibly difficult.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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