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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


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
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
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
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


Let the Market Worry For You
Future stock market moves are unknowable and unpredictable.
Kyle Johnston
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.
Admin
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?
Admin
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?
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


2019 In Review
A look back on 10 important stories in the markets over the course of the year.
Admin
Jan 7, 20204 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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