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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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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 — February 6, 2026
Ross looks at corporate profits, the swoon in Bitcoin, and Gold’s movements—and reminds us to run our own race.
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In the Markets Now: Quick Crash, Quick Bounce
A look at the 24 other times since 2010 that the market sold off 6% in three days (and what it looked like one year later).
Bull & Baird: AI Narratives
AI is powerful and so is the narrative around it. Mike looks to the pandemic for a lesson about fear of the future.
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
All That Matters: Things That Surprise Us
Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield share a few things that are shocking them about the markets and economy today.
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.
What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation
Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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