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.

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Global and International Funds

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.

Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.

If you're feeling the pressure of scary news headlines and a jittery stock market, Mike has 10 helpful suggestions for you.

Investments

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Bull & Baird: What Gets Attention is Rarely Valuable

The present moment often feels chaotic, but the stock market's advance across decades is strewn with such moments.

Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream

Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.

Getting Ahead of the Curve

Learn how to use bond ladders to make the most of higher interest rates without locking yourself into a long-term investment.

Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance

Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.

Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022

In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.

In the Markets Now: Spots of Weakness

As policy uncertainty and lackluster economic data shake the market, Ross looks at spots of weakness and strength.

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Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

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