Author: Brad Engle

April 8, 2026

Private equity and private credit are often marketed as stable, uncorrelated alternatives to public markets. But infrequent pricing, illiquidity, redemption gates, and complex fee structures tell a different story. GHPIA...

February 12, 2026

Quantitative easing is one of the most misunderstood tools in modern monetary policy. While it can stabilise markets during periods of crisis, it also distorts asset prices and risk signals....

January 15, 2026

GHP Investment Advisors often favors individual stock portfolios over mutual funds because they offer greater control, transparency, and tax efficiency. Unlike mutual funds, which can create unexpected capital gain distributions...

December 9, 2025

Tariffs have become a central pillar of U.S. economic strategy, with effective rates reaching their highest levels since the mid-1930s. This comprehensive guide explains how modern tariff policy influences inflation,...

June 18, 2024

Despite recent obstacles and geopolitical tensions, we foresee global trade continuing to prosper, albeit with shifts in location and beneficiaries compared to previous decades.

September 15, 2023

If pursued, the transition to higher interest rates in Japan is anticipated to unfold gradually, allowing global markets the opportunity to adapt and react carefully.

October 13, 2022

When bubbles burst, speculation tends to disappear, and rational thinking typically takes over with much greater emphasis on company profitability among other fundamentals.

March 31, 2022

The Fed’s actions do not necessarily mean the stock market is due for a collapse. On the contrary, history illustrates that the market typically performs well in a rising rate...

September 30, 2021

Given the risks, including regulation, volatility, and valuation, it is hard to see why the cult of crypto continues to grow.

September 30, 2020

Investors should dig deeper into the “safe” part of portfolios and decide if the risk of individual municipal bonds is worth the reward.

December 31, 2019

Did you know trades at the big online brokerage firms are now free? Here's what this trend means for individual investors.

March 31, 2019

Our standard of living can continue its rise if we continue to invest in capital, technological innovation, and education. Our demographic fears, however, revolve around our ability to finance government...

December 31, 2017

The S&P 500 Index is up over 350% from the stock market bottom of March 9th, 2009. Over this same period, the technology-dominated Nasdaq Index increased by more than 500%....