Viewpoints: Stocks: Founder-led companies

Is it a good idea to buy the stocks of companies run by their founders? Some investors believe that founder-run companies tend to take a longer-term view, rather than focusing to a greater degree on near-term results.

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Stocks: Founder-led companies Is it a good idea to buy the stocks of companies run by their founders? Some investors believe that founder-run companies tend to take a longer-term view, rather than focusing to a greater degree on near-term results. Read more CHART OF THE WEEK Dollar decline and sectors A chart of the US dollar index shows the greenback has been in a steady decline since March 2020. A weakening dollar can have a positive effect on the foreign revenues of a US-based company. Here are the foreign revenue exposures for each stock market sector. Read more MARKET COMMENTARY Stimulus: How to get your due Your adjusted gross income (AGI) is the key to qualifying for help from the new stimulus plan. Limiting eligibility by AGI makes sense because the people who need help the most should get priority. But there are strategies that could help lower your AGI and increase your stimulus eligibility, including deductions, opportunities to defer income, and qualified charitable distributions. Read more MARKET COMMENTARY Markets: 1-year COVID anniversary The extraordinary levels of support provided by the government and the Fed have raised inflation expectations—and that may have long-term implications for investors. Already the correlation between stock and bond returns is less negative than it was previously, and it could even flip positive if yields rise further. If that happens, it could shift the way people build portfolios. Read more INVESTING IDEAS A good time for gold? With inflation concerns rising, some investors think it may be time for gold to shine—it's often used as a hedge against price increases in the economy. The price of gold has been flat recently but rising demand for inflation hedges could make it glitter again. You don't have to buy gold bars to benefit—mining companies offer another way to invest in gold. Read more INVESTING IDEAS Taxable munis: An under-the-radar opportunity Not all municipal bonds are tax-exempt. Meet the taxable muni bond. Relative to other taxable bonds, taxable munis have a slight edge in terms of price, default risk, and sensitivity to interest rate changes. And even though interest payments aren't exempt from federal income tax, they may be exempt from state and local taxes, potentially raising after-tax yields compared with corporate bonds. Read more PERSONAL FINANCE Protect yourself against identity theft Do your best to avoid identity theft: Ignore emails that seem too good to be true and don't click links or attachments in unexpected emails. Protect your accounts with strong, unique passwords and sign up for 2-factor authentication when available. It's also important to secure your phone and other electronic devices by running antivirus software and installing updates as soon as possible. Read more

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