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The Market Impact of the Iran War and Why You Should Stay the Course Through Geopolitically-Driven Volatility
The War in Iran sent markets spinning before a quick recovery in April. Markets are unpredictable in how quickly sentiment can shift around geopolitical events.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Apr 203 min read


What is Going on With Software? A Brief History of Public SaaS and the Current Crash in Stock Prices
SaaS stocks through the years and the evaporation of a premium valuation
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Feb 195 min read


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 18, 20254 min read


The Fed Cut Rates.. But the 10 Year and Mortgage Rates are Rising Again?
The Fed may be cutting short-term rates, but that doesn't necessarily mean mortgage rates will follow.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Oct 31, 20244 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, CFA
Apr 30, 20243 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, CFA
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, CFA
May 9, 20222 min read


How Does Geopolitical Risk Impact the Market?
A Historical Lookback on Stock Returns and Geopolitical Events.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Feb 25, 20222 min read


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


6 Things To Remember for 2021
The ups and downs of the market during 2020 have been fast, unpredictable, and sometimes hard to fathom.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Dec 28, 20204 min read


Stock Returns and Presidential Elections
Financial media is abuzz with articles analyzing the coming impact of the presidential election on the market - should you pay attention?
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Sep 18, 20202 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?
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Jun 19, 20203 min read


Your Best Chance At Long-Term Investment Success
The impact of savings rates and investment rates of return.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
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.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
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.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Mar 5, 20202 min read


2019 In Review
A look back on 10 important stories in the markets over the course of the year.
Kyle Johnston, CFA
Jan 7, 20204 min read


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