by Brian Jacobs | Feb 10, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Daily leveraged ETFs aim to magnify the returns of an underlying asset or index, often by 2x or -2x the daily return. While appealing for short-term trading, their mechanics often lead to lower long-term returns despite higher risk. Inspired by Corey Hoffstein’s...
by John Archbold | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Speedman: In a weird way, I had to sort of just free myself up to believe that it was okay to be stupid or dumb. Lazarus: To be a moron. Speedman: Yeah. Lazarus: To be moronical. Speedman: Exactly, to be a moron. Lazarus: An imbecile. Speedman: Yeah. Lazarus: Like the...
by Brian Jacobs | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog, Investment Concepts
Cryptocurrency has transformed from a niche innovation into a cultural phenomenon, with Bitcoin emerging as the original and most widely recognized digital asset. In its wake, meme coins—cryptocurrencies often driven by popularity rather than intrinsic value—have...
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...
