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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    Saturday, July 25, 2026

    Hey Chat, Should I Take an Investment Holiday?

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    McFaddin on the Markets

    Summer is here, but your portfolio shouldn't take a vacation. With the AI boom concentrating market profits and data center buildouts facing major delays, market volatility could be creating new buying opportunities.

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