The Austrian School of Investment Thought
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Bond Ladders vs. Bond Funds
Fifteen years ago when, when someone asked me if they should invest in a bond fund or create a bond ladder, I always told them that a ladder was preferable, assuming you had enough money to properly build one. After seeing what happens to ladders in real life over time, my thinking has evolved. In … Continue reading
September Market Review
Stocks fought off a hurricane, a trade “war”, and a fed rate hike to reach new all time highs during the month of September. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) finished the month with a total return of 0.5% for the month and a year to date return of 7.6%. The NASDAQ as measured by … Continue reading
