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.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
All That Matters: The Lay of the Land
Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield tackle the most pressing questions on clients’ minds in April 2023.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook | Baird Strategas
Baird Strategas on key themes for investors to watch in the second half of 2026.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
You've Made Your Career Move - Now What?
With a little planning, you can avoid leaving money on the table as you switch jobs.
Debt Ceiling Deal Includes Two Years of Spending Caps
Strategas breaks down what’s in the deal, its impact on economic growth over the coming years, and what to focus on next.
Bull & Baird: When Dreamers Dare
What the Miracle on Ice reveals about the enduring power of American optimism.
Bull & Baird: Let's Talk Gold and Silver
Gold and Silver have risen sharply; Mike Antonelli looks at why this is and whether you should act on it.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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