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.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
In the Markets Now: The Reserve Currency
Ross provides looks at the fears that the dollar will lose its reserve status and sheds light on why it's unlikely to happen.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
All That Matters: What Lies Ahead
For the first episode of 2025, Mike and Ross pull back and look at the year to come.
Bull & Baird: What Moves the U.S. Stock Market?
Why did the market begin 2026 with new highs even after headlining-grabbing recent events in Venezuela?
Tariff Uncertainty Could Lead to More Pro-Growth Tax Policie
This month's Washington Policy Research outlines President Trump's tariffs into five buckets.
Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance
Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.
Bull & Baird: What Gets Attention is Rarely Valuable
The present moment often feels chaotic, but the stock market's advance across decades is strewn with such moments.
Staying the Course
Focus too much on day-to-day market performance and you could miss the larger trend.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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