Kent Thune
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Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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Lower Inflation, Lower Rate Hikes, Weaker Economy: Where To Invest?
Inflation may remain elevated through mid-2023, but evidence is mounting that lower inflation is coming. Read more here. → Read More
Unpacking The September CPI: What's Next For Rates And Markets For 2022 And 2023
The September CPI came in at 8.3%, higher than the consensus forecast. Read more to see my recommendation for investors. → Read More
Proof That Time In The Market Beats Timing The Market
The perils of market timing are well-documented, and I share recent studies confirming the adage 'time in the market beats timing the market.' Read more here. → Read More
It's Over For 'Best Investments For Inflation'
The time to buy the so-called best investments to beat inflation may be behind us now. All the best investments underperformed S&P 500 in July 2022. Read more. → Read More
5 Fantastic Actively Managed Fidelity Funds to Buy
In a stock picker's market, it's sometimes best to leave the driving to the pros. These Fidelity funds provide investors solid active management at low costs. → Read More
The Case For Bonds Now
Smart tactical asset allocation calls for dollar-cost averaging into bonds now. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
5 Exciting Emerging Markets Funds to Buy
Emerging markets funds haven't been immune to global inflationary pressures. But now might be the time to strike on these high-risk, high-reward products. → Read More
Green Bonds: What They Are & How They Work
A green bond is a fixed-income security intended to raise funds for environmental and sustainability projects. Learn about how they work and the pros and cons to investors. → Read More
Equity: Definition, Types & Examples
Equity represents the value of shares issued on an exchange, or privately, by a company. It’s a measurement of a company’s worth, calculated using assets and liabilities. Learn more. → Read More
Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Definition & What They Do
A registered investment advisor, or RIA, is a financial firm or company that advises clients on their investments. They’re subject to fiduciary duty and SEC oversight. Learn more. → Read More
Fiduciary & Fiduciary Duty: What It Is & How It Works
A fiduciary is someone who holds their client’s best interest above their own, as well as adhering to other set responsibilities, or fiduciary duties. Learn more. → Read More
3 Best-Performing TIPS ETFs For Inflation Protection
The top-performing Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) ETFs include LTPZ, SPIP & TIP. Discover their performance and ratings, and if they’re a good investment for 2022. → Read More
Credit Ratings & Agencies: Why They Matter To Investors
A credit rating is an assessment given by a rating agency that helps to determine a borrower's creditworthiness. Learn more about how credit ratings are useful for investors. → Read More
5 Best Bond ETFs for 2022
The bond market has struggled of late, but investors with a longer-term view should consider these bond ETFs to balance their portfolios. → Read More
The 12 Best Vanguard Funds for 2022
The best Vanguard funds right now span numerous strategies tailor-made for 2022's major market themes: volatility, rising rates and inflation. They also come with cheap fees to boot. → Read More
The 7 Best Bond Funds for Retirement Savers in 2022
Fixed-income investors face a difficult path in 2022, but these seven bond funds can help minimize the impact of rising rates and inflation. → Read More
The 10 Best Schwab Funds for 2022
Whether you're looking to build a core portfolio or position yourself for 2022, Schwab funds offer diversified exposure for a song. → Read More
5 Best Mutual Funds to Fight Inflation
These five mutual funds cover a wide variety of asset classes, but they share a similar trait: They're effective hedges against inflation. → Read More
7 Best ETFs to Buy for Coming Inflation
Inflation could become a real problem for the market. Now is a good time to consider these ETFs to buy for inflation. → Read More
4 Highly Rated Vanguard Dividend and Income Funds
This quartet of Vanguard dividend and fixed-income funds earn high marks from CFRA. Better still: They can be had for a song. → Read More