by Brian Jacobs | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Options offer a flexible approach to managing risk and gaining market exposure. For example, buying put options can serve as a hedge against sudden market declines, allowing investors to protect their portfolios without selling core positions. By using options as a...
by Brian Jacobs | Aug 29, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
While Treasury bonds appear to offer safety, their real return tells a different story. Despite their nominal stability, investors in Treasury bonds have experienced essentially zero real after-tax returns over the past century. This highlights the critical importance...
by Brian Jacobs | Aug 19, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Stock buybacks are a frequent corporate practice that often sparks debate and confusion. As a means for companies to return excess capital to shareholders, buybacks can seem complex and sometimes even controversial. However, when you peel back the misconceptions, the...
by Brian Jacobs | Aug 16, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
When it comes to investing, there’s a widely held belief that bonds are the safer choice, particularly for those with substantial wealth. After all, if you’ve amassed a significant amount of money, why expose yourself to market movements when you can lock in the...
by Brian Jacobs | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
The Cyclically Adjusted Price to Earnings (CAPE) ratio, introduced by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller in 1988, has long been a cornerstone of market valuation metrics. By smoothing earnings over a decade, it aims to provide a more stable, long-term perspective on market...
