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Consumer Spending: Robust Engine of the Economy, But Are Cracks Emerging?

April 11, 2024

Optimism is best served with a side of caution, but betting that a deep recession is nigh would be to bet against the American consumer—a stance not proven wise by...

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The 1980’s Called, and They Want Their 8%+Mortgage Rates Back

January 10, 2024

Dorothy was right, “there’s no place like home”, which is why deep bargains for buyers will be scant in the years ahead.

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The Age of Artificial Intelligence

October 13, 2023

While the ultimate impact of AI hinges upon its capabilities and adoption timeline, the economic potential of AI looms large should it deliver on its promise.

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Economic Outlook Forum Summary

July 13, 2023

The theme of GHP Investment Advisors’ 2023 Economic Outlook Forum on May 10th was “Short-term Pitfalls, Long-term Prosperity”.  The advisors at GHPIA discussed the impact inflation is having on capital...

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Inflation: Data Indicates We are Past the Peak

April 14, 2023

Federal reserve policy turned off the monetary printing presses and by all measures inflation seems to have peaked, although the Fed believes further vigilance is warranted to guard against a...

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Portfolio Allocation: One Size Does Not Fit All

January 13, 2023

GHPIA's dollar weighted model approach allows our clients the peace of mind that they will have adequate cash for their withdrawals through market downturns, but at the same time avoid...

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Growth Over Profits… Not So Fast

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.

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The Price Is Right

June 30, 2022

Investing is not a game, and selecting stocks should be done rationally in order to avoid costly emotional mistakes in both up and down markets. We believe objective thinking and...

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Should Investors Worry About Rising Interest Rates?

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...

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Tesla: Which Seat Are You In?

December 31, 2021

For all the market optimism about Tesla, even seasoned equity analysts have a hard time coming up with a consensus valuation. Here are some scenarios for the electric vehicle company’s...

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The Cult of Crypto

September 30, 2021

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

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U.S. Debt is a Problem, But No Need to Call 911 Just Yet

June 30, 2021

Despite the recent necessary spikes in government spending, investors should now watch public debt levels carefully.

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How GHPIA Screens Stocks for Your Portfolio

March 31, 2021

Our Investment Risk Scorecard helps us quantify the exposure of companies and industries to risk, based on these five fundamental metrics...

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Negative Capability and the Emotions of a Market Cycle

December 31, 2020

Here are three guidelines investors should use to weather the highs and lows of a tumultuous market cycle like that of the past year.

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It’s 10 P.M.: Do You Know Where Your Municipal Bonds Are?

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.

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VIDEO: Fiscal Fitness — Why Diversification Matters

June 30, 2020

This video shows why it's important for investors to exercise all the financial muscles in their portfolios, rather than just attending to the ones they're most familiar with, like the...

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Fiscal Fitness: Why Diversification Matters

June 30, 2020

Diversification is among the most fundamental, well-accepted concepts for investors and is at the core of GHPIA’s investment philosophy. But the S&P 500 index is less diversified than many investors...

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COVID-19: The Hard Numbers

March 31, 2020

How large are the potential health, economic, and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic? We've analyzed the numbers, including possible recovery scenarios.

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VIDEO: Free! Free! Free!: How Zero-Commission Stock Trades Will Benefit Investors

December 31, 2019

This video shows how the recent drive among big brokerages toward commission-free stock and ETF trades may affect individual investors. Click "Read More" to watch.

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Free! Free! Free!: How Zero-Commission Stock Trading Will Benefit Investors

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.

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