by JD Gardner | Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Brian wrote a recent post that’s relevant to this month’s writeup. It’s worth a few minutes of your time as it provides perspective around how you should think about investing your hard earned money: The Lost Century in Bonds. Volatility is not risk, and the...
by Brian Jacobs | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
As we’ve closed the books on 2024, reflecting on the year’s investment landscape offers valuable insights for navigating what lies ahead. From identifying opportunities within U.S. equities to rethinking bonds, embracing options strategies, and prioritizing liquidity,...
by John Archbold | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
For many, the world of options can be daunting for those who feel that they do not have the right experience. Certainly, the terminology used by options traders can be confusing for those who aren’t fully familiar. Our language primer is meant to translate how options...
by Brian Jacobs | Dec 9, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Bitcoin remains one of the most polarizing topics in finance. On one side, crypto enthusiasts celebrate its revolutionary potential; on the other, fundamental analysts caution against its speculative nature. Let’s step into a hypothetical debate between a Crypto Bull...
by Brian Jacobs | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
The housing market today is caught in a strange juxtaposition. While home prices and down payments are elevated in dollar terms, they remain within historical norms when adjusted for income. In contrast, mortgage payments have spiked at an unprecedented rate given the...
by Brian Jacobs | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
In a recent post, Selling Puts as a Form of Risk Management, we explored using volatility indicators like the VIX to inform portfolio decisions. Building on that, this guide examines how VIX futures can provide insights into market sentiment and help make tactical...
