Author name: Don Steinmann

Harry Markowitz originated an investment theory about choosing assets. Yet he doesn’t always follow it himself. Why not?

If there is someone you like from an investment perspective, there is a question I would ask. Do they ever change their position based on changes in the market?

If you’re buying an actively managed mutual fund, you want to be sure it behaves like one.

An interesting experiment for you to do to find out about how often your hopes and fears come to pass.

We all have a tendency to read the stories that confirm our opinions. But is that really helpful?

When the press reports the reason for a move in the stock market, what are they really telling you?

What do patterns in market behavior tell you?

When you talk about the yield on a bond that can mean many things. Understanding what is what is important.

As you accumulate savings, a small percentage change in your portfolio can be quite a few dollars.

Some lessons from my Father, Peter, a wise guy, and I mean that both ways.