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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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.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

All That Matters: Shiny Signals

Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

• Articles

  Does Diversification Still Work?

  Hindsight may be 20/20, but investing is about looking forward.

  These Are a Few of My Favorite Quotes

  Mike Antonelli and John Taft turn to investing legends past and present to help make sense of these turbulent times.

  The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

  Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

  Tariff Uncertainty Could Lead to More Pro-Growth Tax Policie

  This month's Washington Policy Research outlines President Trump's tariffs into five buckets.

  All That Matters: What Did We Learn?

  What can April’s selloff (and Warren Buffet) teach us about long-term investing.

  In the Markets Now: Bull Market Biopsy

  With U.S. stocks near all-time highs, it’s natural to wonder if we are getting close to the end of this bull market.

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• Videos

  Global and International Funds

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

  The Fed and How It Got That Way

  Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

  With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

  Inflation and Your Portfolio

  Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

  What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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

  What Smart Investors Know

  Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

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