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Behavioral Finance: Hidden Forces Behind Investing
Investing is not just about numbers, market trends, or economic forecasts. It’s also deeply influenced by human psychology. Behavioral finance, a field that examines how

Asset Allocation: Recalibrating Risk
The Evolving Landscape In today’s market environment, effective asset allocation requires a discerning view of risk and return. For investors seeking to balance portfolio risk

Duration and Interest Rate Risk: A Rule of Thumb
Interest rate risk is a key factor to consider when managing an investment portfolio, especially in a volatile economic environment. Changes in interest rates can have

Preferreds: An Unfamiliar Corner of the Market
What Are Preferred Securities? Preferred securities are a hybrid asset class, combining elements of both stocks and bonds. They provide income like bonds but represent

Understanding Spreads: A Measure of Risk and Opportunity
Compensation for Risk The bond market consists of various sub-asset classes, each reflecting different characteristics and types of risk. One key risk for investors is

CLOs: Expanding Access and Participation
The Evolving Landscape The CLO market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Initially, access was limited to institutional investors who had to navigate

Enhancing Core Bond Portfolios with Credit
Enhancing Core Bond Portfolios with Credit Adapting to the Market Bonds have historically served as a key component in portfolios, offering investors a steady stream

Tax-Loss Harvesting… All Year Round
Tax-Loss Harvesting… All Year Round The Crux of It Tax-Loss Harvesting is a strategy performed by investors and advisors to manage taxes more effectively. The

Muni Bond Ladders: An Oversimplified Approach
A Traditional Approach Municipal bonds are a popular investment option for individual investors. They are primarily sought after for their tax-exempt income and relatively