Investing Master Class

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Investing Master Class

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“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

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Your guide to building wealth over the long term in the 21st century macro environment.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

January 23, 2024

Beginner

ETF Investment Guide: Your Roadmap to Building a Diverse and Profitable Portfolio

Explore the world of ETF investing with our comprehensive guide. Learn key strategies, terms, and tax considerations for successful portfolio management.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

January 23, 2024

Demystifying Capital Gains Tax: What You Need to Know When Selling Investments

Master the art of capital gains tax with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to minimize tax liability and maximize profits as a savvy investor.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

January 23, 2024

CAPM Formula Explained: Navigating the Relationship Between Risk and Return

Discover the power of CAPM in investment decisions. Learn the formula, calculate expected returns, and explore alternatives in modern portfolio management.

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Two women look a techinical investing indicators
Two women look a techinical investing indicators

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

January 23, 2024

Beginner

How To Build Wealth with Dividend Stocks: A Complete Guide to Smart Investing

Learn how to invest in dividends – our comprehensive guide covers strategies, risks, and the key to achieving stable financial returns.

A man sits on a bench holding a briefcase
A man sits on a bench holding a briefcase
A man sits on a bench holding a briefcase

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

December 9, 2023

Beginner

Deciphering Jobs Data: What Investors Need to Know

Unemployment vs. underemployment rates, and why active investors must keep close tabs on changes in the labor force participation rate.

A woman analyzes graphs
A woman analyzes graphs
A woman analyzes graphs

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

December 8, 2023

Beginner

Mastering the Economic Chessboard: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading & Lagging Indicators

Uncover economic trends with leading and lagging indicators – your roadmap to informed investing in an evolving financial landscape.

A person sits in front of 2 monitors analyzing investment data
A person sits in front of 2 monitors analyzing investment data
A person sits in front of 2 monitors analyzing investment data

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

December 7, 2023

Beginner

The Crucial Role of the PMI Index in Investor Strategy

Unlock economic insights with the PMI Index: a vital gauge for investors, revealing trends, risks, and opportunities in the global market.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 22, 2023

Beginner

Diversification for Portfolio Optimization

Portfolio diversification refers to the practice of investing in different assets and asset classes in order to spread your risk around.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 21, 2023

Optimize Your Portfolio with a Macro Investing Strategy

Learn what a macro investing strategy is, the different forms it can take, and how it can help you strengthen and diversify your portfolio.

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Pencils, pens, notebooks, and a calulator are laid flat on a green surface
Pencils, pens, notebooks, and a calulator are laid flat on a green surface

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 20, 2023

CAGR and the Importance of Avoiding Large Losses

Compounding refers to the phenomena that occurs when your interest begins to earn it’s own interest. It’s also how most fortunes are made.

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A young man sits in front of a computer in an open office filled with balloons
A young man sits in front of a computer in an open office filled with balloons

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 19, 2023

Beginner

How to Survive Inflation

To investors, inflation is a 4-letter word. Here’s a look at what causes inflation and what investors can do to limit its destructive power.

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A balance sits on a desktop next to a computer with an urban city in the background
A balance sits on a desktop next to a computer with an urban city in the background

Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

October 18, 2023

Beginner

Strategic Risk: How to Balance Risk and Return in Investing

Risk is a natural part of investing. It’s often where the opportunity for profit lies. Here’s a look at how risk influences returns.

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Three jars of change, including two with plants growing from them, sit on a surface
Three jars of change, including two with plants growing from them, sit on a surface

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 18, 2023

Beginner

Dollar-Cost-Average for Optimal Growth

Want to lower the volatility of your portfolio and reduce the risk of buying in at the absolute top? Dollar-cost averaging can help.

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A pocketwatch is displayed on a pile of papers
A pocketwatch is displayed on a pile of papers

Joseph Gradante, Allio CEO

October 17, 2023

How Recency Bias Can Harm the Average Investor

Cognitive biases are an artifact of human evolution—quirks in our collective psyche which at one time or another helped us survive

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A mid-century modern style robot sits next to an old-fashioned computer
A mid-century modern style robot sits next to an old-fashioned computer

Joseph Gradante, Allio CEO

October 16, 2023

Beginner

Why Most Robo-Advisors Are Ineffective

Robo-advisors can be a convenient tool for many investors just getting started. But are they really worth the fees that they charge?

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An hourglass sits on a table surrounded by change
An hourglass sits on a table surrounded by change

Bill Chen, CFA

October 15, 2023

Beginner

Investing vs. Trading

Investing and trading are two very different activities. Here’s a look at the difference between trading and investing.

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A lone olive tree in a terracotta pot sits against an urban building
A lone olive tree in a terracotta pot sits against an urban building

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 14, 2023

Beginner

Greenwashing: How Wall Street Hijacked ESG Investing

ESG is one of the hottest trends in recent years. Learn more about what ESG investing is and how some businesses have hijacked the term.

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A bull in a business suit sits at a desk
A bull in a business suit sits at a desk

Raymond Micaletti, Ph.D.

October 13, 2023

What Type of Secular Market Regime Are We In?

Secular bull & bear markets, demystified. And why we believe we're in the early stages of a secular bear market, driven by high inflation.

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A computer with images of a world map is shown on a well lit desktop
A computer with images of a world map is shown on a well lit desktop

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 12, 2023

Macroeconomic Forces: De-Dollarization & Why Investors Should Care

A look at how the dollar became the world’s reserve currency, the factors driving de-dollarization, and why investors should pay attention.

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A young woman walks down an urban street filled with other people and a robot
A young woman walks down an urban street filled with other people and a robot

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 11, 2023

Market Cycles: Why the Next 10 Years Won't Be Like the Last 10

The market moves in cycles. Here’s a look at why we believe we are about to enter a new economic cycle very different from the last.

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A young man with glasses sits in front of a large montior with investment technical analysis on it
A young man with glasses sits in front of a large montior with investment technical analysis on it

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 10, 2023

The Impact of Financial Advisor Fees

Left unchecked, the fees charged by financial advisors can drastically reduce your overall investment return.

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A widescreen computer monitor sits on a desk in an office
A widescreen computer monitor sits on a desk in an office

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 9, 2023

Advanced

Tactical Asset Allocation vs. Strategic Asset Allocation: What Investors Must Consider

Knowing the ins and outs of tactical and strategic asset allocation can help you have more control over your portfolio and financial future.

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Two smart phones sit inbetween a scale
Two smart phones sit inbetween a scale

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 8, 2023

An Investor’s Guide to Understanding the Importance of Sharpe & Sortino Ratios

Discover the key to navigating the volatile world of investments with a deep understanding of the Sharpe and Sortino Ratios.

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A man holds a green piggybank
A man holds a green piggybank

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 7, 2023

What Are Quantitative Easing and Quantitative Tightening?

A lesson on the tools central banks use to influence the economy and what it means for the average investor.

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Two piggybanks sit on an unfinished puzzle
Two piggybanks sit on an unfinished puzzle

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 6, 2023

How Automated Tax-Loss Harvesting Pays for Itself

Advanced automated tax-loss harvesting tailored to your economic situation is a tool Allio uses to help our clients save money. Here's how it works.

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A young woman in a purple turtleneck stands in a room filled with clocks
A young woman in a purple turtleneck stands in a room filled with clocks

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 5, 2023

Understanding Your Investing Time Horizon

Discover the importance of time horizons in financial planning and how to invest wisely for short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals.

A young man in a mauve suit sits on a pile of gold
A young man in a mauve suit sits on a pile of gold
A young man in a mauve suit sits on a pile of gold

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 4, 2023

The Role of Gold in Modern Investment Portfolios

Does investing in gold make sense? How allocating 10%-15% to gold can help diversify your portfolio & potentially enhance long-term returns.

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A classroom shows a blackboard on the wall with investing 101 terms and drawings
A classroom shows a blackboard on the wall with investing 101 terms and drawings

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 3, 2023

Investing 101: A Guide to Stocks, Bonds, and Alternative Assets

Need a guide to investing basics? Here's your 101 level course on stocks, bonds, and alternative assets.

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A chess board laid out in a modern looking office
A chess board laid out in a modern looking office

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 2, 2023

What Does Smart Beta Mean?

We break down smart beta, the hybrid investment approach that combines passive investing with active strategy.

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT

October 1, 2023

Three Sectors That Benefit From High Inflation (and Three That Don’t)

Inflation doesn't impact all investments alike. We review 3 sectors that perform better during periods of high inflation (and 3 that don't).

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