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October 2024 market update

September equity markets ended the month in positive territory, but with volatility increased. The VIX, the markets “fear index” closed higher than last month, at 16.73, up from 15.00. Intramonth,

The stock market rose in September… but so did volatility. This could signal investors are nervous, but some volatility is expected ahead of an election.

Hedge funds, explained.

If your only reference point for hedge funds is pop culture, it can be easy to misunderstand what they are and how they work. From Game Stop to George Soros

Hedge funds are frequently misunderstood thanks to pop culture. We review what they are, how they’re different, and when they make sense in a portfolio.

Do you have an estate plan?

An estate plan can help create security for your family. Yet misconceptions surround estate planning. Many people think you need to be ultra-wealthy to create one, or that they’re only

An estate plan can help create security for your family, regardless of your circumstances. We debunk some common misconceptions and explore what goes into an estate plan.

Are commodities a golden opportunity?

Every few years, three precious medals hold the world’s attention: gold, silver, and bronze. The metals used in those Olympic prizes, however, may be more important in terms of how

After a summer spent talking about gold, silver, and bronze, we’re focused on how big picture commodity investing can fit into an investor portfolio.

September 2024 market update

As summer ends and September begins, attention is focused on the long-anticipated change in the Fed’s monetary policy, from holding rates steady to returning rates to lower levels. July and

Nine months into 2024, we may finally see the rate cuts experts were expecting. Here’s how Fed expectations have impacted the market so far.

The state of the economy

Politicians love to throw around economic statistics on the campaign trail. In the runup to an election we tend to hear about American jobs, small businesses as the backbone of

Politicians love to throw around economic statistics on the campaign trail. We put together a nonpartisan primer to help you cut through the spin.