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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.
Understanding the U.S. market
Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.
Markets and Economy
Perspective: Inflation Problem
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
Public & Private Markets Converge?
Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.
International
Fiscal Concerns and Stocks
Progress on reducing fiscal deficits has stalled in some large economies around the world. Should investors be worried?
Bonds
Lower Bond Yields: You Can't Get There From Here
The Federal Reserve may cut rates a couple of times by year-end, but the pace and magnitude of easing in 2026 is unclear. There are still some roadblocks to lower bond yields.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
ETFs
A Guide to Option Income ETFs
Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.
Bonds
Corporate Bond Opportunities
Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.
Options
How to Use Implied Volatility
Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles can help identify when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles to see if changes are normal or unusual.
Options
Short Straddles vs. Strangles
Short straddles and strangles can help traders take advantage of range-bound trading or drops in implied volatility. But advanced options strategies carry greater potential risk.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
International
Why International Stocks
Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
Investments
BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?
Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.
Portfolio Management
Ways to Hedge a Downturn
Using S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.
Fundamental Analysis
Interpreting Equity Reports
Equity research reports can help investors assess a stock, but sometimes they're confusing or complicated. Learning how they work can help investors make more informed decisions.
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