Technology stocks make up nearly 24% of the S&P 500. And that number is probably understating things since many of the biggest companies aren’t technically in the tech sector. Amazon and Tesla are two of the biggest holdings in the consumer discretionary sector. Facebook, Google and Netflix are in the communications sector. Many of these…
Ben Carlson
It Might Take a Recession to Slow Down the Consumer
Prosecuting a chart crime.
The Markets Can’t Save You If You Don’t Save
A 60/40 portfolio of U.S. stocks and U.S. bonds has only finished the year down double digits just 5 times in the past 94 years through year-end 2021.1 With stocks and bonds both down around 15% each in 2022 so far, it appears this year will be the 6th time in 95 years: If we…
Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
Scott Galloway once said, “It’s never been easier to become a billionaire, or harder to become a millionaire.” I’m not sure I agree but it does seem like more people want to become a billionaire these days. I honestly don’t think it’s worth it. More money in your life is obviously better than less money but…
Owning Individual Bonds vs. Owning a Bond Fund
Finance topics that get people heated.
Boring is Beautiful in Investing
Why successful investing should be like watching paint dry.
Sam Bankman-Fried vs. The Match King
The similarities between Ivar Kreuger and Sam Bankman Fried.
4 Concerning Personal Finance Charts
Why housing and transportation are the most important parts of your budget.
How Should You Choose Your Asset Allocation?
Asset allocation selection is an art, not a science.
The Most Important Skill in Finance
Why communication skills are so important in finance.
