What is the yield curve (and why does it matter)?
As jargon goes, “yield curve” is one of the worst offenders. However, when you look closely at how interest rates work, it’s easy to understand why the yield curve is important, and why many traders and investors use it to help forecast what’s ahead for markets and the economy.
Hedge funds, explained.
If your only reference point for hedge funds is pop culture, it can be easy to misunderstand what they are and how they work. Let’s dig into what hedge funds are, how they’re different from other investment funds, and whether you should consider adding hedge funds to your portfolio.
Are commodities a golden opportunity?
After a summer spent talking about gold, silver, and bronze, we're focused on how big picture commodity investing can fit into an investor portfolio.
The state of the economy
Politicians love to throw around economic statistics on the campaign trail. We put together a nonpartisan primer to help you cut through the spin.
