An occasional sampling of what’s catching the attention of folks at Landaas & Company
Forecasts by Vanguard Capital Markets suggest below-average total returns in stocks and bonds broadly in the next several years, following several years of above-average growth. The outlook was adjusted downward from a previous report.
Suggested by Kendall Bauer and Steve Giles
Although it amounts to a promotional video for an investment firm, the documentary,
“Tune Out the Noise,” provides an explanation of the origins of Modern Portfolio Theory. It examines how researchers at the University of Chicago began to make sense of the seeming chaos of financial markets with the advent of data analysis and computer technology.
Suggested by Dave Sandstrom
Frequent articles, including one in The Wall Street Journal, tout the benefits of converting traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, prompting concerns by some investors that they need to have more of their assets available tax-free in retirement. In fact, circumstances vary by individual, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all move.
Suggested by John Sandstrom
The “Acquired” podcast recently covered the story of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which the podcast hosts call “the quietest technology giant of them all.” The company’s origins and development provide insights into the powerful chip-making industry and its global influence.
Suggested by Kyle Tetting
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