Stock prices are down. Gas and Food prices are up. There’s a war in eastern Europe. The FED is raising rates. Another pandemic outbreak locks down much of China.
Diversification
Lessons from the Game of Risk
To accomplish any goal in life, especially financial goals, there needs to be some concentrated effort to get started, moving in the right direction.
Watch the Right Signals
With five inbound lanes, including a state highway, a connector to an Interstate, and Main Street changing from two to one way, everyone passing through my hometown.
The Wise Owl
When I turned off the bridge and onto the levee an owl startled into flight, chased up the Brodhead Creek by four crows. I watched intently for the next quarter mile of my run.
What Is Asset Allocation?
It’s important to understand the different asset classes and the role they may be able to play in your financial strategies.
Understanding Inflation-Indexed Bonds
Government bonds are a mainstay of many savers and long-term investors because they carry the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.1 However, government bonds can pay low returns relative to other investments, and risk being outpaced by inflation. In an...
Understanding Bond Investing: It’s a Matter of Balance
It's a common misconception to think of bonds as "plain-vanilla" investments that are appropriate only for certain types of people, such as financially conservative retirees. But in reality, bond investments may have the potential to add stability to a portfolio and...
Sector Investing: Building a More Diversified Portfolio
As times change, so do the leading stock market sectors. As a result, some investors may be tempted to "chase returns" by investing in the market's "hot" sectors. But a better approach for investors who want the potential to outperform the broader market over the long...
Safety in Numbers: Why Diversification Matters
Think of investing as a venture into uncharted territory — but you need to pack well in order to strive for success. Don't rely on a single investment vehicle to pursue your investment goals. Rather, build your portfolio with a selection of investments designed to...
Putting on the Right Market Cap: Why Stock Size Matters
While there have been many times in history when the U.S. stock market's performance was driven in large part by the successes of large companies, there have been other times when the innovation and high-growth orientation of smaller or midsized firms led the charge...