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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Difficulty in Calling a Market Top
Trying to “time the market” is both highly risky and incredibly difficult.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Five for Friday – January 16, 2026
Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
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.
In the Markets Now: King Cash (and False Security)
Ross explains why cash feels comfortable but is not a wealth-building tool.
Five for Friday – March 6, 2026
Ross looks at how war affects the market and gas prices – and then touches on recent signs that economic activity is up.
All That Matters: What Lies Ahead
For the first episode of 2025, Mike and Ross pull back and look at the year to come.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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