The Shrinking Number of Stocks in the Stock Market

The U.S. stock market has long been a cornerstone of American capitalism, allowing companies to raise capital and gain visibility. Recently, however, there’s been a decline in the number of publicly traded companies, with many businesses opting to stay private. … Continue reading

The Curious Case of 2023: Markets In Review

It was a year that defied expectations by many accounts. Most forecasts predicted that the US economy would enter a recession in 2023 as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to fight high inflation. But the economy remained resilient, inflation … Continue reading

Avoid Losing $17K Yearly From Bad Investment Decisions

Surprise! Another robust study showed investors are still underperforming and making bad investment decisions. Morningstar released its yearly “Mind the Gap” study last month, showing investors have lost on average 1.7% yearly — that’s $17,000 on a $1,000,000 portfolio — over the last decade. Why so and how can we stop the madness?! Continue reading