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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
Washington Policy Research: Three Policy Themes for 2026
Strategas explains why year two of a presidency often brings more populist proposals ahead of midterm elections.
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.
Five for Friday – November 14, 2025
This week, Ross looks at the fundamentals beneath share prices and why the broad stock market doesn’t look expensive.
All That Matters: Summer's Over. What Matters Now?
In this episode, Mike and Ross cover what investors should be paying attention to as we ramp up into year end.
All That Matters: Can't Keep a Good Market Down
Mike and Ross break down what’s fueling the stock market and the economic blind spots that could catch investors off guard.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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