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The Basics of Smart Stock Trading
Choosing Which Stocks to Buy Investing in stocks can be a great way to make money, grow your financial portfolio over time and prepare for retirement. But which
Government Shutdowns, Value Stocks, FOMC Projections and More
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Low-Cost Investment Ideas: Smart Ways to Grow Wealth
Low-Cost Investment Ideas: Smart Ways to Grow Wealth When it comes to growing your wealth, many believe investing requires a significant amount of capital and t
Gold’s Role in a Diversified Portfolio
Gold occupies a distinctive position in the investment landscape. Unlike stocks, bonds, or other traditional asset classes, gold is a non-productive asset, mean
Investing on a Small Budget: Building Wealth Over Time
For many aspiring investors, the idea of building wealth can feel intimidating, especially when budgets are tight. However, the truth is that starting small is
2025 Outlook, Value Perspective, Inflation and More
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2025 Stock Market Outlook Webinar Q&A Follow-Up
2025 Stock Market Outlook We would like to thank all who attended our 2025 Stock Market Outlook webinar with John Buckingham and wanted to offer a follow-up for
Geopolitics, Interest Rates, Federal Reserve and more Stock News
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Stock Market News: 2025 Market Outlook, Earnings Scorecard and Election Aftermath
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Federal Reserve, Inflation, AAII Sentiment and More
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What is the Santa Claus Rally?
What Is the Santa Claus Rally? What Is the Santa Claus Rally? The Santa Claus Rally is a stock market phenomenon where stock prices tend to rise during the last
Economic Data, Federal Reserve, Interest Rates and Seasonality
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RFK Appointment, Inflation, Valuations and more Stock News
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Why Should You Consider a Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion?
A Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion allows contributions to a Roth IRA, even for those who exceed adjusted gross income (AGI) limits for making direct Roth contribut
Election 2024, Economic Outlook, Federal Reserve and Interest Rates
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Exploring ETFs and SMAs: Active vs. Passing Investing
This BullExchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have long been a popular choice for investors seeking diversification and ease of access to the markets. Traditionally dom
Stock Market News: Election 2024, Seasonality and The Presidential Cycle
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Election Perspective, Economic Outlook, Interest Rates and More
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Finding Value or Growth at a Fair Price
This Bull Market had its second birthday on October 12 a d investors might be wondering if it might be too late to invest in a Bull Mar When it comes to stock i
Investment Insight: Final Thoughts on the 2024 Election
With the 2024 Election rapidly approaching, we thought a brief update to remind friends of The Prudent Speculator to look far down the path would be useful. Our
The Hidden Challenges of Passive Investing
This Bull Market had its second birthday on October 12 a d investors might be wondering if it might be too late to invest in a Bull Mar The Hidden Challenges of
Interest Rates, Valuations, Corporate Profits and More
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Is It Too Late to Invest in a Bull Market?
This Bull Market had its second birthday on October 12 and investors might be wondering if it might be too late to invest in a Bull Marke This Bull Marke
AAII Sentiment, Valuations, Interest Rates and More
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8 of the Best Investment Strategies for Young Professionals
8 of the Best Investment Strategies for Young Professionals Young professionals are frequently faced with consequential financial choices and one may find thems
Economic Outlook, AAII Sentiment, Interest Rates and Corporate Profits
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Morningstar’s Mind the Gap 2024: Reviewing Investor Returns
“Investors lost out on about 15% of the return their funds generated” proclaimed Morningstar in its just-released 2024 Mind the Gap study, which hig
Valuations, Interest Rates, Profits and AAII Sentiment
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Stock Market News: New Recommendation, Value of Dividends and the Federal Reserve
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Volatility, GDP Outlook, Geopolitics, Interest Rates and more
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Growth at a Reasonable Price Investing
For value investors, another popular approach to finding success in stocks is through paying for “Growth at a Reasonable Price,” or GARP. It endeavo
Unearthing Hidden Gems: A Guide to Deep Value Investing
The historically turbulent September Scaries for stocks (the September to October period) have once again introduced a familiar dose of market volatility for in
Federal Reserve, Economic Statistics, Interest Rates and Stocks
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Investment Insight: Consider Real Estate in Your Allocation
John and Michael discuss the place of real estate in an asset allocation, explored market dynamics and highlighted potential Value-oriented opportunities. We re
Key Points from the UBS Global Wealth Report for 2024
UBS released its 15th edition of the Global Wealth Report 2024, offering a comprehensive overview of global wealth from levels to distribution to mobility. UBS
AAII Sentiment, Volatility, Interest Rates and Corporate Profits
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September Scaries: A Seasonal Slump, but Nothing New for Seasoned Investors
The historically turbulent September Scaries for stocks (the September to October period) have once again introduced a familiar dose of market volatility for in
Economic Stats, Corporate Profits, Recessions and More
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The Power of Compounding Returns and Compound Interest
The power of compounding returns (and compound interest) can help your portfolio grow faster than it would grow with contributions alone. One can expect the imp
Stock Market News: Q2 Earnings Report, FOMC Meeting, and GDP Growth
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Market Rebound, Corporate Profits, Interest Rates and AAII Sentiment
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How Do I Invest in Uncertain Times?
Are you wondering about how to invest in uncertain times? It can be nerve-wracking and stressful, but abrupt changes to your asset allocations during times of m
Interest Rates, Valuations, the Federal Reserve Meeting and More
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How Do I Diversify My Portfolio?
We write frequently about the value of diversification. Many believe it’s the only free lunch in investing. We think it’s an almost-free lunch, as it requir
Are You an Enterprising Investor or a Defensive Investor?
Warren Buffett refers to Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor as one of the most important investing books to have ever been written. In this semina
Market Rebound, AAII Sentiment, Inflation and the Federal Reserve
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Thematic Investing: A Value Investor’s Perspective
Thematic investing, which involves investing in companies aligned with specific, forward-looking themes such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, or he
Interest Rates, Valuations and Economic News
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Fundamental Analysis versus Technical Analysis
In the ever-evolving world of stock investing, two primary methodologies stand out for evaluating stocks: technical analysis and fundamental analysis. While bot
Stock Market News: Market of Stocks, Volatility and the Russell 3000
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Federal Reserve Meeting, Volatility, an Economic Update and more
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Inflation, Historical Evidence, an Economic Update and More
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Equity Support, an Economic Update and Value Stocks
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Understanding the CAPE Ratio (aka the Shiller P/E)
The CAPE ratio is a valuation measure that is calculated using a rolling ten-year average of the real earnings per share (EPS) and price for the S&P 500 ind
Risk In Investing and What to Do About It
The topic of Risk is one that is thrown around a ton when it comes to investing. As in much of life, investing requires us to deal directly with an unknowable f
Stocks vs. Real Estate: A Comparative Analysis for Investors
Investment decisions can shape one’s financial future significantly, and two popular avenues for investing are the stock market and real estate. Each option c
The Case for Value, EPS Outlook, Interest Rates and More
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Factor Investing as an Investment Strategy
Factor investing is an investment strategy that involves targeting specific drivers of returns across asset classes. We offer several reasons why you mig
Federal Reserve, Jobs, Value Stocks and More
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Stock Market News: Value vs. Growth, Sector and Industry Group Weightings and More
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Inflation, Market of Stocks, Economic Outlook and More
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AMA with John Buckingham: Webinar Q&A Follow-Up
We would like to thank all who attended our Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) webinar with John Buckingham and wanted to offer a follow-up for questions during the Q&A
Investment Insight: 7 Tax Tips to Keep Money in Your Pocket in 2024
The first edition of The Prudent Speculator was published on March 10, 1977, and we have not wavered in our commitment to Value investing, riding the mar
Investment Insight: Small Cap Stocks Should Be In Your Portfolio
With Small Cap stocks stuck in neutral this year from a performance standpoint, we thought it was worthwhile to refresh last year’s report on this still-under
Economic Data, Volatility, Jeremy Siegel and more Stock News
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Cases for Value Stock Investing
Value stock investing is a strategy that involves selecting stocks that appear to be trading for less than their fair value. It was popularized by Benjamin Grah
Value Stocks, Federal Reserve Projections, Earnings and More
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Stocks and Inflation
Inflation, the silent thief of purchasing power, has long remained a persistent risk for investors. As prices rise, the value of cash and fixed-income in
Top 3 Most User-Friendly Online Brokerage Platforms for Stock Investors
Investing in stocks has become increasingly accessible, thanks to online brokerage platforms that cater to both novice and experienced investors. Still,
Investment Insight: Cryptocurrency Investing
“I think it is rat poison!” Not mincing any words on May 6, 2013, when asked what he thought about Bitcoin on Fox Business News, Charlie Munger procl
Nvidia, Interest Rates, Valuations and Earnings
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Top Investment Strategies for 2024
We think there are many top investment strategies for 2024, including a few that span beyond this year. Indeed, we’ve been investing professionally since 1977
Stock Market News: Earnings Scorecard, Meme Stocks and Economic News
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Economic Numbers, Inflation, Interest Rates and more Stock News
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Earnings, Valuations, Interest Rates and more Stock News
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Uncover Bargains with Price to Book Value Investing
Ever wonder how analysts determine if a stock is ‘on sale’ or undervalued? One metric historically used by Value investors throughout history
Sell in May and Go Away: Seasonally Favorable Times
We are reminded each year of the Wall Street Saying, Sell in May and Go Way. Stocks enjoyed stellar gains (average total return of 18.7% for Russell 3000 Index
Dow 40000, Inflation, Economic Numbers and Interest Rates
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Market Timing, AAII Sentiment, Economic Stats, Earnings and More
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Stock Market News: Seasonality, Value vs. Growth Stocks and Dividend Payers
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Federal Reserve, Economic Outlook, Earnings, Valuations and More
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Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks Over the Last 20 Years
We frequently tout the advantages of owning Value stocks, but one wonders what to make of the Value Stock vs. Growth Stock performance derby over the recent pas
9 Questions Your Financial Plan Should Answer
Financial planning is the foundation for successful wealth creation. It is an involved process that begins with establishing goals and objectives, which mix sho
How to Calculate Future Values for Stocks
To calculate the future values of stocks, one must project how much a stock will rise or fall over a certain period of time. We set our Target Prices three to f
Economic News, Earnings, Volatility and more Stock News
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The Art of Buying Stocks on Sale (Value Stocks)
In the dynamic world of investing, one method has endured the test of time — buying stocks on sale. The endeavor involves a combination of skill and art h
The Federal Reserve, Earnings, Valuations and more Stock News
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Middle East, Inflation, Economic News and Corporate Profits
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AAII Sentiment, Interest Rates, Volatility, and the Federal Reserve
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Unveiling the Top Value Stock Investing Books: Your Guide to Financial Mastery
In the ever-evolving landscape of the stock market, Value investing stands as a testament to the power of patience, research, and a keen eye for undervalued ass
Stock Market News: Dow Jones, Market Timing and Interest Rates
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Economic News, Inflation, Corporate Profits and more Stock News
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Reddit, FOMC Meeting, Sentiment and more Stock News
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Investment Insight: Trendy Investing – The Magnificent 7 Stocks
We can’t remember a day recently that skipped some mention of the “Magnificent 7,” a nickname for the seven stocks in the S&P 500 index that have swel
Don’t Miss Big Stock Market Moves
It’s easier than you’d think to miss big stock market moves. A knee-jerk to avoid the carnage during times of tumult can cause investors to find safety on t
Interest Rates, Economic News, Valuations, Volatility and More
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Your Retirement Equation
As you craft your comprehensive retirement plan in conjunction with your planning and wealth advisory team, your primary focus should remain on factors within y
Interest Rates, Corporate Profits, Valuations and more Stock News
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Market of Stocks, Econ Stats, Inflation and more Stock News
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Stock Market News: Earnings Scorecard, Economic Data, TPS 47th Anniversary
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