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How Quickly Could a Bear Market Unfold?

Any day now, the S&P 500 is poised to break back above its all-time high, and will officially become the longest bull market in...

How Quickly Could a Bear Market Unfold?

Any day now, the S&P 500 is poised to break back above its all-time high, and will officially become the longest bull market in...

How Much Protection Do Longer Term Buffered Products Actually Provide?

Barron’s wrote a cover article, “The Annual 50 Best Annuities Review”, in their July 22, 2018 edition with a section that highlighted the growing...

How Much Protection Do Longer Term Buffered Products Actually Provide?

Barron’s wrote a cover article, “The Annual 50 Best Annuities Review”, in their July 22, 2018 edition with a section that highlighted the growing...

Historical Market Patterns Show No Indication A Bear Market Is Imminent

We are currently in the second longest bull market in history. In just a few short months, it is set to become the longest, even...

Historical Market Patterns Show No Indication A Bear Market Is Imminent

We are currently in the second longest bull market in history. In just a few short months, it is set to become the longest, even...

Is It Time for a Costless Collar on the Market?

One of the ultimate strategies for a concentrated position is the zero-cost collar. The scenario presents itself when an investor has a large position,...

Is It Time for a Costless Collar on the Market?

One of the ultimate strategies for a concentrated position is the zero-cost collar. The scenario presents itself when an investor has a large position,...

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