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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Nvidia and Hindsight Bias
“In looking back, I knew it all along.”
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
Everything You Need To Know About Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts, a new investment vehicle for minors, are launching this July. Here’s what we know so far.
Five for Friday – May 8, 2026
Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)
All That Matters: The National Debt (Or Does It?)
Mike and Ross review their assessment of the U.S. national debt and underscore their perspective on its impact to clients.
5 Actions You Can Take in the Event of a Recession
Recessions might be inevitable – it doesn’t mean you need to take them lying down.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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