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.
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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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
In the Markets Now: King Cash (and False Security)
Ross explains why cash feels comfortable but is not a wealth-building tool.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Five for Friday – April 17, 2026
Health care jobs are growing, rents aren’t rising, the market is rallying and natural gas is keeping U.S. energy costs down.
ESG Under the Microscope
Baird’s John Taft and Chris Merker on how ESG is evolving and what investors should watch for.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Five for Friday – May 22, 2026
Ross looks at near-term bubble questions, long-term optimism and a big jump in corporate profit expectations.
Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate
The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
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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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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