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A look back at when the world feared the worst

Back in 1990, investors woke to headlines – “Iraq Invades Kuwait; Oil Prices Soar, Markets Plunge.” For investors at the time, the situation felt dire. Friend of Alman Partners, Ben Brinkerhoff of Consilium, examines past conflicts in the Middle East and their link to investment markets.

Investing is Risky, But Not Investing is Risky Too

Everyone has different financial needs and goals, and therefore, they may invest for different reasons. One major reason is to grow their wealth – for example, in preparation for retirement. Whatever the reason for accumulating money, there’s another concern that creates the need to invest – your money today will likely buy less tomorrow. Join James as he looks at inflation and how it impacts your wealth.

Beware of the Crypto Mirage

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a fringe technological experiment into a mainstream financial asset. With the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of digital currencies, many investors are being drawn to crypto. However, despite increasing accessibility, the question remains: should financial advisers recommend crypto ETFs?