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Investing

Resources for investors of all experience levels

History shows that long-term investors have the best potential to be successful in meeting investment goals. With a focus on long-term investing, the tools and tips in this series can help provide beneficial investment knowledge.

A Balanced Approach

Combining stocks and bonds can lead to increased returns and decreased volatility

Buy and Hold

Riding out the markets rough periods can prove to be fruitful

Capital Gains Q&A

Commonly asked questions about capital gain distributions

A Case for Common Stocks

A retrospective of the past 3+ decades

Diversify Your Portfolio

A sound investment plan should involve multiple asset classes

Do You Know What You Own?

Your investments might conflict with your beliefs

Finding the Right Mix

How different combinations of investments have performed over time

George’s Gems

Time-tested guidelines based on over 40 years of investment experience

Going Global

Reasons to consider investing outside of the U.S.

Growth vs. Value

The historical difference and importance of owning both types of stocks

Get A Head Start

The power of compounding can be the best friend of a long‐term investor

Historical Diversification

The importance of properly diversifying a portfolio

Ignore the Headlines

Why you should focus on the long‐term

The Importance of Dividends

Dividend-paying stocks can play a vital role in meeting long-term goals

Investing for College

Compares two different ways to save for a college education

Morally Responsible Investing

Don't compromise your values in pursuit of investment returns

Patience Rewarded

Short‐term thinking can be detrimental to long‐term success

Small, Medium or Large?

Do you really need stocks of different sizes?

Systematic Investing

Consistent investing may help you reach your goals

Think Twice

A helpful acronym for investors of all experience levels