What If Everybody Indexed?
Despite passive investing’s incredible recent growth, there are several reasons we’re not concerned with indexing becoming too popular. The post What If Everybody Indexed? appeared first on Vista...
View ArticleIndex Funds Still Beat ‘Active’ Portfolio Management
According to Princeton professor of economics, Burton Malkiel, “there is no better way for individuals to invest in the stock market and save for retirement.” (subscription required) The post Index...
View ArticleDoes a Variable Annuity Make Sense for You?
Q: What is a variable annuity, and does it make sense for me? The post Does a Variable Annuity Make Sense for You? appeared first on Vista Capital Partners.
View ArticleBeat The Field by Shooting Par
Beating par in golf is extremely difficult—even for elite pros. It’s the same in investing. With golf’s US Open Championship underway, Vista’s Dougal Williams reminds readers that when it comes to...
View ArticleWhat is Disability Insurance?
A disability insurance policy provides income protection in the case of disability or illness. Most people insure their home, car, health and life, yet many neglect to insure their earning power, or...
View ArticleOdds Overwhelmingly Favor Diversification Over Stock Selection
Investors are always looking to find the next Amazon, but is trying find the next “superstock” worthwhile? New research from Professor Hendrik Bessembinder shows that most U.S. stocks don’t beat...
View ArticleWhat to Consider Before You Buy a Vacation Home
The cost of owning and renting a vacation home can be much higher than initially anticipated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. The post What to Consider Before You Buy a Vacation Home...
View ArticleThe Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money
It’s hard enough to save for a house, tuition or retirement. So why are so many Americans willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? In this Freakonomics podcast, experts explore the flaws...
View ArticleWill Rising Interest Rates Hurt Stock Prices?
Q: Will Rising Interest Rates Hurt Stock Prices? The post Will Rising Interest Rates Hurt Stock Prices? appeared first on Vista Capital Partners.
View ArticleDon’t Worry, Be Happy
There’s a famous saying in Tibet: If a problem can be solved, there is no use worrying about it. If it can’t be solved, worrying will do no good. The same can be said of investing. The post Don’t...
View ArticleWhy You Diversify
Shares of Amazon have soared 49,000% since the company went public. Finding the next Amazon may be the goal of many investors. Yet just a tiny handful of stocks are responsible for most of the stock...
View ArticleA Primer on the New Tax Law Changes
While it is too soon to grasp the full implications of the new tax law—the first significant revision to U.S. tax law since 1986—individuals and corporations will be affected by the changes starting...
View ArticleBuffett Wins the Bet
In a widely publicized bet with hedge fund manager Ted Seides, Warren Buffett wagered $1 million in 2008 that Vanguard’s S&P 500 Index Fund would deliver better returns over a ten-year period than...
View ArticleShould We Own Bitcoin?
Q: We’re hearing a lot about Bitcoin lately. Are we missing out on something big? Should we own Bitcoin? A: In a word, no. The post Should We Own Bitcoin? appeared first on Vista Capital Partners.
View ArticleDon’t Let Behavioral Biases Dash Discipline
Economic models assume humans make rational choices, but University of Chicago economist Richard Thaler isn’t having any of it. With wild swings in the market this month, investors and their...
View ArticleDoes it Pay to Diversify?
We’ve all met him – the Reluctant Diversifier. Despite the evidence that diversification is the single best way to protect and grow wealth over the long term, this investor continues to resist his...
View ArticleDon’t Bail Out; Buckle Up
Recent stock market turbulence has again captured investors’ attention. But market volatility is the rule, not the exception. Capturing these returns requires discipline and patience. The post Don’t...
View ArticleShould I Pay Off My Mortgage?
Paying off a mortgage might sound like the American dream, but is getting rid of those monthly payments a wise financial move? Here are three options to consider. The post Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?...
View ArticleTiming is Everything?
With markets in a constant state of flux, many investors are asking themselves, is now the right time to invest? We say: timing is everything—but not in the way you may think. The post Timing is...
View ArticleBonds – License to Chill
Last month, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the fed funds rate a quarter point to a range of 1.50% to 1.75%. It is the first hike this year and the sixth since 2015 when the Fed began...
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