Listen to the financial news, and you’ll often hear reference to “the VIX.” But what exactly is the VIX, and how important is it? The VIX index is intended to be a measure of investor sentiment. For that reason, it’s often referred to as the market’s “fear gauge.” How can investor sentiment be [...]
Five roads to financial happiness
According to the World Happiness Report, Finland ranks as the happiest nation in the world, a title it’s held for eight years in a row. Each time this report is updated, it makes the news for a day or two but then fades. That, I think, is for good reason. As much as Finland might be a nice place, [...]
Investing in China
In 1953, journalist Walter Winchell popularized the term “frienemies” when he used it to describe the fraying relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. Today, we’re seeing a similar dynamic in our relationship with China. This makes it an important topic for investors. Not long [...]
What to make of gold
What was the road to outstanding investment performance in 2025? For the first time in a long time, it wasn’t Apple, Amazon or Nvidia. It was gold. Delivering its best performance in 45 years, gold rose nearly 65%. Despite these impressive gains, however, I still don’t see gold as a great [...]
Ten strategies for the new year
Looking to update your financial plan for 2026? Below are ten strategies you might consider. 1. Gaining control. January is a good time to audit your investments. I’d start with one very basic step: If you have accounts at multiple brokerage firms, see if you can consolidate them. This won’t [...]
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