Top 10 Investment Lessons of 2023

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Last year was full of unexpected events – from a regional banking crisis, to rising geopolitical risks and skyrocketing mortgage rates. Here are the top 10 lessons for investors.

Is it a Good Time to Invest in Commodities?

Jared Kizer explores the potential benefits and disadvantages when investing in commodities and how they can open your portfolio to more sectors including energy, industrial metals, precious metals, livestock and grains.

6 Steps to Plan for a Future Inheritance

Whether you’re expecting a life-changing inheritance or not expecting anything from your loved ones, conversations about this topic can be uncomfortable. Planning early makes it easier to navigate the important steps to ensure a transfer of wealth goes smoothly.

An Overview of Term or Maturity Premium

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Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explores the concept of the term premium and why it’s important in fixed income investing and overall portfolio allocation.

Interval Funds Versus Mutual Funds

Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer shares what interval funds are, the liquidity distinctions between them and mutual funds and why these investments are gaining popularity.

Navigating Alternative Investment Strategies

Wondering if alternative investments are right for your portfolio? Although we remain skeptical of most alternative strategies, we’ve found a few that may benefit a well-constructed portfolio.

High-Yield Dividend Paying Stocks

Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explains the basics of high-dividend paying stocks and shares why we don’t recommend exclusively investing in them.

Does Investing Internationally Still Make Sense?

Although risks abroad can be worrying, such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, investing in foreign companies remains a key diversification strategy. Find out why having international investments in your portfolio is beneficial.

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