Much of the the research provided for this report came from our friends at Dorsey Wright and Associates. Dorsey Wright offers a free trial subscription, so feel free to check them out at dorseywright.com The Small Cap area of the market has underperformed Large Cap...
A lot of investors don't know what their cost basis is when they inherit stock from someone who's passed away. Tom put together a short video explaining the answer to this question. When somebody passes away with stock in their portfolio, the first thing that needs to...
Investors looking for income might be drawn to high yield bonds. High yield sounds like exactly what they're looking for. However, their desire for yield often leads them to overlook the many risks that surround these investments. Tom and Brendan discuss the risks...
We recently had a client get in touch with us here at Mullooly Asset. They had an IRA elsewhere that "wasn't doing anything" and wanted us to begin managing it for them. So we reviewed their account and found out more regarding their situation. This individual left a...
Over the past few years, we've heard more and more about low volatility funds and ETFs. It's not just advisors, brokers, and the financial industry talking about them either. We've had clients ask us what's up with these low volatility investments. That's why Tom and...
What are your options when you inherit an IRA from somebody who wasn't your spouse? This is a great question and one that we help clients with on a regular basis. There are a handful of options available in this situation. This specific type of IRA is fittingly...
A lot of investors who have been sold annuities believe that it doesn't matter what happens in the market because they've been guaranteed a specific rate of return. When it comes to the guarantees of most deferred annuities there are a couple of things you should keep...
We've found that most investors can accurately identify large cap stocks. These are the names that get featured in the financial news because they're members of the S&P 500. However, we've seen some confusion when it comes to small cap and mid cap stocks. That's...
The Treasury Department released a report this week announcing that investors will now be able to purchase longevity annuities within their retirement plans. By retirement plans they mean 401k's, IRA's, and 403b's. On this week's podcast, Tom and Brendan discuss what...
We recently read a post on the Wall Street Journal about big investors who have missed out on the stock market rally of the last five years. The article talked about endowments from colleges and universities and corporate pension plans. Ten years ago the average...
