Based on the composition of the financial media, one may imagine that the bulk of American households are consumed with avoiding psychological investing traps and choosing between the various forms of smart beta. Continue reading →
The evolution of the U.S. economy over the last several decades is perhaps best illustrated by the energy sector, which was once the primary driver of the domestic stock market but is now almost an afterthought to most investors. Continue reading →
During its rise to become one of the largest mutual fund and ETF issuers, Vanguard has become nearly synonymous with low cost investing. Continue reading →
When most investors hear the words "stock market bubble" their first thought will be the Dot-com boom of 1999 (and bust of 2000). Continue reading →
Professional athletes are notoriously poor with their personal finances; despite multi-million dollar salaries, many end up bankrupt. While their actions probably shouldn't be emulated, some of their words have proven to be remarkably insightful as investing advice. Below are 20 pieces of investing advice from professional athletes and coaches. Continue reading →
Though opinions have become more divided in recent months, the general assumption among investors is that China maintains tremendous economic potential, and will become increasingly dominant in coming decades. There are plenty of good reasons for such an optimistic assumption, including numerous demographic tailwinds. Continue reading →
Though interest rates will likely begin an upward climb over coming years, opportunities for meaningful current returns will likely remain scarce. After a prolonged bull market and low-rate environment, traditional sources of yield in both the fixed income and equity universe have little to offer. Continue reading →
One of the great temptations for investors is to engage in "market timing," the process of moving between risky assets (such as stocks) and safe havens (such as cash) in order to capture or avoid short-term fluctuations. If done correctly, market timing could create significant alpha; imagine sidestepping the worst declines of 2008 but buying back in just ahead of the days when the Dow jumped 500 points. Continue reading →