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Unpacking Today’s Market Trends with Will Gibson (Ep. 52)

Unpacking Today’s Market Trends with Will Gibson (Ep. 52)

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Research indicates that markets have risen approximately 75% of the time during election years since 1928. 

So, what does this mean for your investing efforts today?

Join Robert Curtiss as he welcomes back Will Gibson, senior analyst with Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, to dive into today’s investment market, the impact of election cycles, and the importance of objective investing. 

Tune in and hear real-life stories and data to help guide you through these times!

Rob and Will discuss:

  • May market performance 
  • The concentration of market gains among mega-cap stocks
  • The anticipated effects of the upcoming election on market volatility
  • The importance of objective, rules-based investing (and why it’s wise to avoid emotional decision-making)
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Will Gibson, CFA, currently works as a Senior Research Analyst for Nasdaq Dorsey Wright (DWA), a boutique investment advisory and asset management division of Nasdaq focused on providing quantitative capital market strategies to Wall Street and professional money managers globally. He joined the team as an intern in 2018 and now produces macro technical research for the firm’s clients and Daily Market Report. Other involvements include indicator testing, adaptive modeling, and furthering the firm’s media/educational efforts.

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Lessons From the Past: Exploring US Financial History with Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP® (Ep. 48)

Lessons From the Past: Exploring US Financial History with Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP® (Ep. 48)

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Have you ever thought about how financial history can impact your investment decisions? 

This week on The Millionaire Next Door, Robert Curtiss speaks with Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP®, and author of “Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future.” 

Mark delves into his journey of researching and writing about US financial history and the significance of understanding the past to make informed decisions in the present financial environment. So, tune in as Rob and Mark offer valuable perspectives for investors and financial professionals alike.

Rob and Mark discuss:

  • The journey behind Mark’s book
  • The value of understanding financial history
  • Past financial crises and how they relate to current economic challenges
  • The evolution of market efficiency
  • The resilience of the United States economy
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Mark J. Higgins, CFA, CFP, is an author, financial historian, and frequent contributor to Enterprising Investor. His work draws from his upcoming book, Investing in U.S. Financial History. 

Before writing Investing in U.S. Financial History, Mark served as a senior investment consultant for more than 12 years. In this role, he advised the trustees of large pension plans, foundations, endowments, and insurance reserves that had aggregate assets of more than $60 billion. As a consultant, he discovered that understanding financial history proved much more valuable than tracking the latest economic data.

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Exploring The Benefits of Direct Indexing with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep. 26)

Exploring The Benefits of Direct Indexing with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep. 26)

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Want to know how to personalize and customize your investment portfolio while potentially gaining tax benefits?

Let us introduce you to direct indexing!

In this episode, Robert Curtiss sits down with Sam Miller, the director of research and marketing at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA), to talk about direct indexing and its advantages for investors. 

Listen in as they delve into various cases of direct indexing, including its tax benefits, ESG customization, and active engagement with companies.

Sam discusses:

  • Direct indexing and how it allows investors to personalize and customize their portfolio with individual stocks while applying ESG aspects
  • Various cases of direct indexing, including setting a tax budget, customizing portfolios based on ESG or faith-based values, and active engagement with companies through proxy voting
  • The minimum required for direct indexing
  • Direct indexing as a flexible and customizable tax-efficient tool (which can be used in various investment scenarios, including in IRAs).
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® is the Director of Research & Marketing and a member of the SEIA investment management and research department, where he contributes thought leadership and expertise to the due diligence, portfolio construction, and investment selection processes. He works closely with SEIA’s Investment Committee to formulate and communicate opinions on the economic and investment environment.

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