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Friday, September 18, 2026
Why I'm Watching the Bond Market
Financial headlines often paint the bond market as an ominous fortune-teller. But understanding the actual mechanics of fixed income reveals how these assets can bring crucial balance to your portfolio. Discover the fundamentals of bond prices and yields, and learn how being invested in both stocks and bonds can help smooth out your investing journey.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Happy 50th Birthday to the Index Fund
In 1976, Jack Bogle’s launch of the first index fund was dismissed as "Bogle's Folly," raising a meager $11 million. Fifty years later, indexing has revolutionized the financial world, saving investors hundreds of billions in fees and proving that sometimes the simplest ideas are the most powerful.
Friday, September 04, 2026
What’s Worth $2.49 Trillion and Growing? Active ETFs
Active ETFs have ballooned into a $2.49 trillion market by combining professional human management with the flexibility and general tax efficiency of the ETF structure. Discover why these dynamic funds are gaining massive traction and how to help select the right one for your portfolio.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Between 1 and 10,010: A Story about ETF Weight Limits
When you buy an ETF, you might expect broad diversification. But without proper weight limits, you could be placing a massive bet on just a handful of stocks. Discover how to help protect your portfolio from hidden concentration risk.
Saturday, August 08, 2026
An Investing Cheat Code
Mann on the Street
In a tiny North Carolina town in 1895, a newspaper that started with one local man grew into an unlikely publishing empire. Discover what its rise and fall can teach us about competitive advantages, susceptibility to disruption, and the ultimate "cheat code" for long-term investing success.
Friday, August 07, 2026
Momentum and Value Investing Belong Together Like Milk and Cookies
Momentum and value investing might seem like polar opposites, but like milk and cookies, they can complement each other quite nicely. Discover how blending the trend-following power of momentum with the bargain-hunting discipline of value can help you build a more resilient portfolio.
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