Courtesy American National Bank Over the last 30 years, a number of studies have been conducted that compare the investment performance of professional money managers (also known as institutional managers) with that of self directed […]
Attain your investment goals
Courtesy American National Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
How ironic, one of the most volatile years for the equity markets in over a generation resulted in the smallest change in value! On Dec. 31, 2010, the S&P 500 closed at a value of 1,257.64. The same market closed on Dec. 30, 2011 at a value of 1,257.60. Equity investors basically earned the dividend yield that as of Dec. 31 was 2.12%. A bit of consolation is that treasuries are yielding lower. Five-year treasuries are yielding 0.83% and 10-year treasuries are yielding 1.88%. […]
Market volatility and investor emotions lead to under-performing investment portfolios
Courtesy ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Over the last 30 years, a number of studies have been conducted that compare the investment performance of professional money managers (also known as institutional managers) with that of self directed or individual investors. […]
Equity – A shaky start to the year – I think not!
By Chauncey J. Busacker, CFA, VP/Portfolio Manager, ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
The first quarter of 2011 was certainly not the calm start many people were hoping for. Social unrest swept through the Middle East escalating to Civil War in Libya. […]
Who’s Watching Over Your 401(k)?
Michael P. Carroll, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
It is popularly accepted that 401(k) plans are and will continue to be the most important savings vehicle for most Americans. […]
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