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Robert Stepleman

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Florida, United States

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Shy about stocks? Convertible bonds have some potential upside

When stocks or traditional bonds don’t fit an investor’s requirements, it’s possible that convertible bonds might be worth considering. → Read More

What are the tradeoffs between individual bonds and bond funds?

Investors who want to invest now in fixed income securities must decide whether individual bonds or bond funds are best suited to their requirements. → Read More

Will Real Estate Investment Trusts stage a comeback in 2023?

Real Estate Investment Trusts have historically been good long-term investments. They disappointed investors last year. Will this year be different? → Read More

'Living Dangerously'? Speculative stocks take investors to the edge

Like the lottery, speculative stocks will have some big winners. But few investors have the skill to find these “needles in the haystack.” → Read More

In 2022, there was no place for investors to hide. Now what?

Investors should keep in mind that one-year returns, good or bad, are irrelevant. Returns should be evaluated over periods of at least 3-5 years. → Read More

For our 'Sleeping Soundly Portfolio,' a relatively restful year

The $120,000, 12-stock portfolio was designed to potentially lag the S&P 500 when it rises but perhaps outperform it when it falls significantly. → Read More

Financial pundits got it all wrong in 2022. So what could 2023 bring?

After 2022, investors are hoping for a return to normal market returns. With the current economic and geopolitical realities, is that possible? → Read More

Attention moderates. Here's an investment plan built just for you

Well-diversified portfolios are more likely to provide peace of mind and “reasonable” returns. Our “Moderate Investors Portfolio” is an example. → Read More

Avoid these common mistakes with your investment portfolio in 2023

Occasional investing mistakes are unavoidable; however, understanding the basics of investing can help minimize the most serious miscalculations. → Read More

Commodity investing in a rising inflationary environment. Can it work?

The returns of stocks and bonds disappointed investors in 2022. But commodity returns offered a bright spot. → Read More

Trouble sleeping with your portfolio? Study these 'lower risk' stocks

This year’s 'Sleeping Soundly Portfolio' anticipates a 2023 stock market with a low positive return rather than the negative return of 2022. → Read More

Will financial market returns be near normal over the next decade?

Market returns in the short term are impossible to consistently predict; however, there may be hope for long-term returns. → Read More

Can you guarantee that your nest egg will last your lifetime?

For retirees, not running out of money during their retirement is main issue. → Read More

Why are some investors enthusiastic about 'Closed-End Funds'?

Opaque and esoteric investments abound to seduce unwary investors with their seemingly high returns – but sometimes hidden high risk. → Read More

Should investors consider 'Preferred Stocks' in current environment?| The Rational Investor

Investors looking for yield have varied choices depending on the amount of risk they are willing to bear. → Read More

Should traditional index fund investors jump to 'Smart Beta Funds'?| The Rational Investor

Investors are always searching for more effective ways to invest. Some have heard about “Smart Beta Funds” and are wondering if this is the answer. → Read More

Can 'Buffered' or 'Defined Outcome ETFs' offer you peace of mind?

For many investors, fear of losing money prevents them from investing is stocks. One option for them is “Buffered ETFs.” → Read More

Successful investors vet investments and never 'follow the crowd'

Long-term investing requires more than luck to increase the likelihood of consistent long-term success. → Read More

Investors are paying a penalty for buying 'dangerous' stocks

Stock investors’ portfolios have fallen precipitously this year and investors in speculative stocks have suffered even more. → Read More

From aggressive to conservative, first 3 quarters shock investors

There has been no place for investors to shelter from the stock market storm in 2022. → Read More