…forecast with any accuracy, like stock prices, short- and long-term interest rates, inflation, elections, and the next TikTok craze. Okay, that one isn’t important or impactful, but it is baffling….
…falling (the bottom right quadrant). And, in general, the opposite is true, when stock prices are falling, the VIX is rising (the top left quadrant). The blue dot next to…
…securities and the normal trading mechanisms were off-limits. As a result, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) suspended trading of three Russia-oriented ETFs on Friday. Fortunately, we don’t have any…
…all of the world’s stocks, which totals $51.2 trillion. Developed international stocks are worth $17.4 trillion in aggregate (34.0 percent), and emerging markets stocks are worth $5.7 trillion (11.0 percent)….
…honesty, integrity and always putting the client’s goals first. Read our Mission & Values. The Beginning In 1999, Acropolis was formed to deliver trusted advice, build more personal relationships and…
…is selling bonds. They make money by selling a bond for more than they bought it – known as a “mark-up.” This cost is hidden and is usually much more…
…2008 financial crisis, the Fed’s balance sheet was less than $1 trillion. After three QE programs, the balance sheet reached ~$4.5 trillion, but was shrinking, and fell below $4 trillion…
…one made sense to me). Other folks said I should buy ‘permanent’ insurance, like whole life, universal life, or one of their related cousins. With permanent life insurance, you generally…
…Plans (401(k), 403(b), Defined Benefit, etc.) Geography Headquarters: St. Louis, Mo. Clients In: 41 States Employment Partners: 6 Employees (Full Time): 44 Average Employee Tenure: 8+ years Designations Held: 29…
…kinds of investors: Private Clients, Institutional Investors and Company Sponsored Retirement Plans (usually 401k plans). Still based in St. Louis, MO, we now serve clients in 34 states. Milestones …
