Does Gold Hedge Economic Downturns?

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November 12, 2025

Gold is often seen as a “safe haven” when the economy slows, but the data tells a different story.

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The Hidden Costs of Indexing Are Hurting Institutions’ Returns

The Hidden Costs of Indexing Are Hurting Institutions’ Returns

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October 24, 2025
Sometimes It Helps to Pay Less Attention

Sometimes It Helps to Pay Less Attention

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October 23, 2025
Weighing Worst Case vs. Base Case

Weighing Worst Case vs. Base Case

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October 6, 2025
Stocks Can Still Go Up When the Government Shuts Down

Stocks Can Still Go Up When the Government Shuts Down

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October 9, 2025

Insights & Updates

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November 12, 2025

Does Gold Hedge Economic Downturns?

Gold is often seen as a “safe haven” when the economy slows, but the data tells a different story.

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November 7, 2025

The Informed Investor: Why Is Everybody Gaga for Gold Right Now?

Is gold worth owning?

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October 31, 2025

The Informed Investor: Are You Spooked by Stock Market Headlines?

In Episode 18 of The Informed Investor podcast: Many of history’s hideous stock market headlines turned out to be horrendously off-base.

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October 29, 2025

The Informed Investor: Are Taxes Hurting Your Investment Returns?

In Episode 17 of The Informed Investor podcast: Are your funds tax-efficient?

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October 24, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Indexing Are Hurting Institutions’ Returns

Indexing has limits—rigid trading, hidden costs, and style drift can drag returns. A flexible, systematic approach may deliver higher returns with control.

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October 23, 2025

Sometimes It Helps to Pay Less Attention

Tuning out daily market swings can help investors stay calm and focused. Viewing returns over longer periods smooths volatility and supports long-term success.

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October 17, 2025

The Informed Investor: Lessons Learned from 1987’s Black Monday

In Episode 16 of The Informed Investor podcast: What did we learn from Black Monday?

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October 10, 2025

The Informed Investor: Will AI Take Your Job?

In Episode 15 of The Informed Investor podcast: Does technology help—or hurt—the workforce? Will AI take your job?

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October 9, 2025

Stocks Can Still Go Up When the Government Shuts Down

Government shutdowns may disrupt operations, but history shows markets stay resilient—stocks often end flat or higher once funding resumes.

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October 6, 2025

Weighing Worst Case vs. Base Case

Financial planning, like morning commutes, is often more sensitive to tails of the distribution than the average.

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October 3, 2025

3 Common Investing Mistakes

DIY investors often fall into traps—timing markets, chasing trends, or picking past winners. A trusted advisor brings discipline, balance, and lasting success.

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October 2, 2025

The Informed Investor: Is Cryptocurrency a Real Investment?

In Episode 14 of The Informed Investor podcast: Does cryptocurrency like bitcoin have a positive expected return—and, if so, why?

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