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.

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The Cycle of Investing

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

A Primer on Dividends

A Primer on Dividends

A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."

Global and International Funds

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

In the Markets Now: Scattered Thoughts on Gold

Gold is up 110% over two years — why, and why now?

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3

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In the Markets Now: What the Rate Cuts Mean

After much anticipation, the Fed has finally begun to lower interest rates. Here's what that means.

In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs

All-time highs can make investors nervous to dive in, but Ross looks to the data for a counter-argument.

Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025

Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.

In the Markets Now: Faulty Signals

Investors often fall back on key indicators such as the yield curve recession signal, but can we rely on them?

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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

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