Fixed Income Returns: Bonds vs. Inflation & M2 (1986-2024)
If you’ve ever been told to put a portion of your portfolio in bonds,…
Equity Returns (1995 to Present): US vs. International Markets
You’ve probably heard the advice to diversify your portfolio. It’s good advice. Most people…
What Is the S&P 500? A Plain Language Guide for Everyday Investors
If you’ve ever turned on the news and heard that “the market was up…
Equity Returns (1986 to 2025): US vs. International Markets
For decades, traditional investing advice has told people to diversify internationally. The idea sounds…
Global Equities Priced in Gold: Weekly Analysis (Nov. 28, 2025)
This is my first post looking at global equities priced in gold. I plan…
U.S. Indices Priced in Gold: Weekly Analysis (Nov. 28, 2025)
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday. The trading week of November 28…
The M2 Money Supply (What It Is and Why It’s Quietly Shrinking Your Paycheck)
If you’ve never heard of the M2 money supply you’re not alone. It’s not…
US Equity Style Returns Since 1972: What the Data Says About Growing Real Wealth
We’re going to look at how different types of US equity styles have performed…
This Week’s Returns Priced in Gold (Week of 11/17/25)
Each of the major indices were down this week. Small caps actually performed the…