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The Risks of Leveraged ETFs
Volatility decay, magnified downside risk, and long-term results that do not match the "X" return being advertised
John Gates
Feb 184 min read


After Back-to-Back Quarters of Double-Digit Returns, Has the Market Gone Too Far, Too Fast?
How do forward returns look after two straight quarters of double-digit returns for the S&P?
Kyle Johnston
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Consistency + Discipline = Success
Stay consistent, stay disciplined, come out on top.
Kyle Johnston
Sep 20, 20234 min read


What is the Benefit of Investing in International Stocks?
Why now is good time to evaluate the geographic diversification of your portfolio.
Kyle Johnston
May 17, 20235 min read


What Do Stock Market Returns Look Like After a Significant Decline?
What do forward returns look like when the market is down 10%? How about 20%?
Kyle Johnston
May 9, 20222 min read


Geopolitical Risk, Uncertainty, and Returns
A Historical Lookback on Stock Returns and Geopolitical Events.
Kyle Johnston
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Key Investment Mistakes to Avoid
Know the Common Mistakes of the Individual Investor
Kyle Johnston
Jan 6, 20226 min read


Let the Market Worry For You
Future stock market moves are unknowable and unpredictable.
Kyle Johnston
Nov 3, 20212 min read


REITs: Public Market Access to Commercial Real Estate
Incorporating REITs into your portfolio.
Admin
Aug 20, 20213 min read


A Game of Luck and Skill
Talent vs. Chance in Investment Results Benjamin Graham is widely known throughout the investment community as being the father of value...
Admin
Jul 7, 20213 min read


Durable Principles for Investment Success
(1) Diversify: Investment returns can be much like the economy: cyclical. Whether it be on a country level, size level, or industry...
Admin
May 14, 20214 min read


Common Behavioral Biases Related to Investing
Behavioral tendencies dictate the investment success. Know the common behavioral biases to improve your decision making.
Admin
Feb 25, 20214 min read


How Should I Invest a Lump Sum?
Do you invest it all today? Do you invest it gradually every week, month, or quarter until the investment is completed?
Admin
Jun 19, 20203 min read


Your Best Chance At Long-Term Investment Success
The impact of savings rates and investment rates of return.
Admin
May 14, 20203 min read


What Should You do During a Stock Market Downturn?
You cannot call the bottom, but you can buy stocks when they are significantly cheaper than they were just a week or two ago.
Admin
Mar 20, 20203 min read


How do Stock Returns Vary Over Different Lengths of Time?
It is impossible to anticipate the next market crash but even if it begins tomorrow your long term returns will very likely be positive.
Admin
Mar 5, 20202 min read


Target-Date Funds
The what, why, and how of Target-Date Funds.
Admin
Oct 9, 20193 min read


The Importance of Saving for Retirement Early in your Career
The magic of compound interest.
Admin
Apr 2, 20192 min read
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