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.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds
Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?
All That Matters: Busting Market Myths
Mike and Ross aim September’s episode at the four most common myths they have been hearing from clients.
Diversification: The "Free Lunch" of Portfolio Building
While diversification doesn’t guarantee against loss, it is often a successful long-term strategy.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Spring 2022
In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, our wealth experts answer clients’ questions on inflation and cryptocurrency.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
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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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
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.
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