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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Global and International Funds

Global and International Funds

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

Getting Ahead of the Curve

Getting Ahead of the Curve

Learn how to use bond ladders to make the most of higher interest rates without locking yourself into a long-term investment.

What Smart Investors Know

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

A Primer on Dividends

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

All That Matters: Is This the Top?

Is the bull market peaking? Not so fast. Mike & Ross discuss their continued optimism about the current market rally.

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.

Want To Invest in Real Estate?

Consider these five tips before adding an investment property to your portfolio.

In the Markets Now: Spots of Weakness

As policy uncertainty and lackluster economic data shake the market, Ross looks at spots of weakness and strength.

All That Matters: Should You Be Worried About a Recession?

Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield address the most common question they’re hearing from clients this month.

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What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

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 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.

Where Is the Market Headed?

We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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