Sustainable, responsible, and impact (SRI) investments now account for nearly one-third of all professionally managed U.S. assets. This upward trend suggests that many people want their investment dollars to pursue a financial return and make a positive impact on the world.
As an investor, you may wonder what a stock split is and how it might affect your portfolio. A common misconception is that splits automatically increase the value of an investor’s holdings.
The funds rate affects many short-term interest rates, including the rates on money market mutual funds, which were already low to begin with. What’s the appeal with such a low return? Stability and liquidity.
Ever want to invest in something and let the actual investment be a surprise? Perhaps you’re interested in owning an Internet cat meme or a tweet. This week our Experts take a deep dive into the “new alternative” asset classes, discussing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), and cryptocurrencies.
An estimated 145 million Americans own real estate investment trusts (REITs) in their retirement accounts and other investment funds. The primary appeal of REITs is the potential for a consistent income stream and greater portfolio diversification. Of course, like all investments, REITs also have risks and downsides.
With what appears to be endless fiscal stimulus and rising volatility in the stock market, many investors are asking themselves if they should be investing in gold. The precious metal is often seen as a safe-haven from economic downturns; however, the basis for that argument is merely because it is a widely held belief. Like cash without the erosion of inflation, gold ownership is thought to be a way to store economic value.
Growth stocks have dominated the market for the last decade, led by tech giants and other fast-growing companies. Past results are never a guarantee of future performance, but it may be helpful to value stocks and the place they hold in your portfolio.
The Henssler Financial Experts take a closer look at what happened with GameStop’s meteoric rise and discuss why financial advisers won’t speculate with an investor’s retirement funds.
Are you a day trader? In addition to being highly risky, there are tax implications!
The Henssler Financial Experts explore the situation of a couple who are 10 years from retirement and are concerned about buying fixed income investments in a low interest rate environment.
