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.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds
Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
In the Markets Now: War in Iran
As the conflict in the Middle East has escalated, so have concerns on the effect it will have on the economy and markets.
All That Matters: What Just Happened?
Was August’s market selloff just a blip, or a sign of something bigger?
Does Diversification Still Work?
Hindsight may be 20/20, but investing is about looking forward.
Bull & Baird: What Moves the U.S. Stock Market?
Why did the market begin 2026 with new highs even after headlining-grabbing recent events in Venezuela?
Five for Friday – March 13, 2026
Ross looks at rising oil prices, gives a sanity check on dedollarization, and shares new data on remote work.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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