Articles
These original articles are written by Dave Hamra and frequently appear in local publications. They are posted here to illustrate our philosophy and thinking.
There Are Fewer Stocks, Now What?
There are far fewer US stocks available today. Why, and what should investors do?
Packing the Stadium
Should taxpayers contribute to new stadiums for professional sports?
Getting Paid Up Front
A look at some unique securities issued by aesthetes and musicians, which are fundamentally similar to most investments.
Plan By Numbers Blog
Financial Planning simply illustrated by numbers, at our companion blog written by Denis Smirnov.
Equifax Security Breach: What to do
Our recommendations for the steps you can take to help protect your information after the Equifax breach
Bond Market Overview: Corporates
A look at the U.S. Corporate Bond universe, both Investment Grade (IG) and High Yield (HY) parts of the market
2017 Mid-Year Review
Some observations from my performance spreadsheets on how things are going year-to-date in various investment areas
Bond Market Overview: Size and Growth
In this article I continue analysis of the U.S. Bond Market by putting it in context with dollar figures and growth statistics for various issuer types.
Quarterly Economic And Market Reviews
Dave's quarterly reviews of markets, the economy and relevant current events. They include our thoughts on client portfolios and address timely planning issues.