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What to know about I Bonds

May 23, 2022

An I Bond is a U.S. government-issued bond that tries to compensate purchasers for the rate of...

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From WeWork to WeCrashed

May 19, 2022

WeWork was once the darling of investment bankers, with a private valuation approaching $47...

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May 2022 Update

May 18, 2022

Thanks to Nick Murray for the commentary below. These are our thoughts exactly. We hope you enjoy...

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Will The Tech Bubble Burst?

April 29, 2022

We are all familiar with the dot-com bubble of 2000, but for much of the last decade, observers...

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Can Crypto Solve The Retirement Crisis?

April 29, 2022

A survey by Investopedia showed that 38% of millennials own cryptocurrency versus 37% who own...

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Bad Things Are Happening Less

April 29, 2022

Each year, Davis New York Venture Fund publishes in its annual review covering the capital markets....

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Millennials Share Their Hard-Won Money Lessons

March 29, 2022

When it comes to managing money, conventional wisdom isn’t always the best approach for millennials...

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Why Are So Many Chinese Workers Going Back to Government Jobs?

March 29, 2022

Under Communist rule, the only jobs available in China were government jobs, also known as the...

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How Russia’s War in Ukraine is Affecting Americans at Home

March 29, 2022

Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, the ripple effects of the hostilities have been felt...

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We Are in Uncharted Territory with Russia

March 29, 2022

Most modern wars aren’t about land. When one country does invade another, the occupation is...

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Is Cryptocurrency the New Subprime Mortgage?

February 28, 2022

One of the key drivers of the subprime mortage crisis in the early 2000s was that after a while,...

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The Story of Evergrande, China’s $300 Billion Albatross

February 28, 2022

Not too long ago, Evergrande was one of China’s biggest success stories. After cashing in on the...

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Why Are So Many Celebrities Endorsing Crypto?

February 18, 2022

Every day, it seems, a new celebrity pops up on social media to endorse cryptocurrency or something...

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Crypto, Meme Stocks, NFTs: Strange Days for Markets

January 31, 2022

The NFT market is brimming with odds and ends commanding absurd sale prices. So far in 2021, a...

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Should Investors Reconsider Investing in China?

January 31, 2022

Carson Block has long been a skeptic when it comes to investing in Chinese companies. Since 2010,...

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Peloton Bounces Back From Fictional Woes

January 31, 2022

Interactive exercise equipment company, Peloton, saw its share price plummet by over 70% in 2021....

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How BMW Made South Carolina A Key Link in the Supply Chain

January 31, 2022

In 1992, BMW chose to open a manufacturing location in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Spartanburg was...

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What would a China slowdown mean for global markets?

January 26, 2022

China has experienced rapid economic expansion over the past few decades. But the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Can 7% Treasury Bonds Help Protect Against Inflation?

January 26, 2022

Inflation is an ongoing concern, and an increasing number of investors are looking for ways to...

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Remy Munasifi Takes Aim At the Debt Ceiling

December 29, 2021

It’s been ten years since comedian Remy Munasifi’s first parody rap song about the debt ceiling,...

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Where Have China’s Ultra-Wealthy Gone?

December 27, 2021

In the modern era, it's not uncommon for people to use the internet to broadcast their wealth—or to...

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Charlie Munger Says Be Wary of Self-Styled Financial Gurus

December 23, 2021

It took Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger years of hard work, patience, and careful...

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Could Nintendo’s Stock Be On The Rise?

December 17, 2021

With COVID-19 keeping more people inside and on their consoles, the video game industry is...

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The Story of Charles Merrill

December 1, 2021

Charles Merrill is most famous for founding the firm that would become Merrill Lynch & Co. in 1940....

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How a 12-year-old Earned Over $350,000 in Less Than Three Months

December 1, 2021

Forget mowing lawns or a paper route, Benyamin Ahmed figured out a better way to earn money:...

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The Fall of Evergrande

November 1, 2021

In recent weeks, the story of the debt-laden Chinese property developer, Evergrande Group, has been...

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What The Buffet Indicator Is Telling Us

October 29, 2021

There are many different ways to measure how "cheap" or "expensive" the U.S. stock market is. One...

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Money and Happiness

September 27, 2021

When It Comes To Happiness, Data Shows Money Isn’t Everything Since 1938, the Harvard Study of...

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Where Would You Fit in a Six-Party System?

September 24, 2021

Liberal or conservative? Democrat or Republican? The two-party system is a staple of American...

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How One Property Developer's Debt Poses a Serious Threat to China's Economy

September 22, 2021

Evergrande was one of the biggest winners of the property boom in China that began in the late...

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What's Behind China's Remarkable Feats of Engineering?

September 15, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese engineers responded to a surge of new COVID cases in...

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How the Original iPhone Changed the World

September 13, 2021

It's easy to forget nowadays, but there was once a time when smartphones were primarily used for...

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Low Bond Yields: What Are the Risks and What Does This Mean for Your Portfolio?

August 24, 2021

As interest rates continue to hover near zero percent, bond yields have fallen to historic lows. As...

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Stock Trading for Teens: Good Idea, or Recipe for Disaster?

June 24, 2021

Financial literacy is a good thing and the earlier you can get started, the better. That's the...

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The Big Question Surrounding Cryptocurrency: What's The Point?

June 24, 2021

Cryptocurrency is riding a wave of investor exuberance. Investors are lining up to put their money...

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6 Questions About 529 Plans

May 28, 2021

If you’re saving for your child’s higher education, you probably have a lot of questions besides...

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Former Con Man Frank Abagnale Explains How to Spot Scams

May 27, 2021

They say crime doesn't pay, but Frank Abagnale may be the exception to the rule. During his...

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How To Avoid Falling Victim to Cryptocurrency Fraud

May 27, 2021

The crypto market is booming — not just for investors, but for scammers too. Unfortunately, most...

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A Beginner's Guide to Crypto Slang

May 27, 2021

Are you HODLing, or are you so worried about getting rekt that you have paper hands? If this...

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Global Population Growth is Slowing. What Does That Mean for Us?

May 27, 2021

In countries across the globe, population is stagnating, and fertility rates are declining. Experts...

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Spring Clean Your Finances

May 26, 2021

Spring is the time of year that may have you thinking about getting your house in order. While this...

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A Truck To Power Your House?

May 26, 2021

The Great Texas Blackout of February 2021 earned the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid some great...

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"Rat Poison Squared": What Buffett Thinks of Cryptocurrency

May 4, 2021

Retail investor enthusiasm about cryptocurrency may be at an all-time high, but investing icon...

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Why Financial Literacy Matters

April 30, 2021

April is Financial Literacy Month, and promoting financial understanding is more urgent than ever:...

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Savings Tips for Young Adults

April 30, 2021

Starting to save early can help set young adults up for future success. There are many challenges...

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Prices Are Plummeting. Is This The End For NFTs?

April 28, 2021

In mid-March, average daily NFT sales were at an all-time high of $19.3 million, and a...

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What We Know About Volkswagen's ID Buzz

April 28, 2021

Volkswagen's new electric microbus, the ID Buzz, has been years in the making. The concept was...

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SNL's Take On NFTs

March 31, 2021

NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, have gotten a lot of attention in recent weeks. In essence, this...

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A Closer Look At Innovation ETFs

March 30, 2021

Since the beginning of the year, the recently-launched Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF has risen...

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Is This Flying Robot the Future of Fruit Farming?

March 29, 2021

Harvesting fruit crops is difficult work, and the number of fruit pickers is dwindling. In fact,...

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Why Electric Vehicles Could Be Fueling "Big Market Delusion"

March 26, 2021

"Big market delusion" occurs when a new market opens up and shows signs of disrupting an existing...

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NFTs: The Next Big Thing, or Just Another Investor Craze?

March 24, 2021

Fresh off of spikes in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin and price surges in "meme" stocks...

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Happy International Women's Day

March 8, 2021

Barry Investment Advisors would like to wish you all Happy International Women's Day. Today we...

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WallStreetBets: Same Story, Different Characters

February 22, 2021

Led by retail investors on the Reddit forum WallStreetBets, GameStop's stock price saw a meteoric...

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Nouriel Roubini, Who Predicted the 2007 Housing Market Collapse, Sees Bitcoin Going Bust

February 19, 2021

Economist Nouriel Roubini has made plenty of warnings about impending crashes or bubbles bursting,...

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A Commodity 'Supercycle' Is Underway. What Does That Mean?

February 17, 2021

A commodity supercycle occurs when prices of raw materials trade above expectations for an extended...

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Five Promotions for Members of Our Team!

February 11, 2021

Barry Investment Advisors is excited to announce the promotions of five members of our team! ...

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Move Over, George Jetson: GM's eVTOL Could Be the Future of Flying Cars

January 20, 2021

For years the flying car has been synonymous with the future, a sign that society has truly...

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The U.S. Faces Stiff Competition in the Digital Payments Space

January 15, 2021

America is often considered the world's leader in innovation, but we may not be as far ahead of the...

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GDP Growth is on the Rise, Thanks to COVID-19 Vaccines

January 14, 2021

After the COVID-related market and economic downturn last year, most experts — including the Fed —...

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2020 Year-End Review

January 5, 2021

In this month’s podcast, Joe Barry sits down to discuss the financial markets in 2020, a year that...

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Google is Considering a "Flexible Work Week" for Employees

December 17, 2020

With new COVID-19 cases surging nationwide, tech giant Google has delayed its planned return to...

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Why Silver Could Be As Good As Gold In 2021

December 15, 2020

Silver may not get as much attention as its cousins in the precious-metals family, but that could...

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Why Emerging Market Value Stocks Could Be Worth a Closer Look

December 1, 2020

With markets at all-time highs, many investors are searching for underfollowed equities with high...

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Election 2020

November 3, 2020

With the U.S. election upon us, Joe Barry sat down to discuss how the election may, or may not,...

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Why Investors Are Considering Portfolio Changes Ahead of November's Election

October 28, 2020

With the presidential election one week away, investors are growing increasingly more uncertain...

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Shopping Malls Becoming Retirement Communities: A New Housing Trend

October 28, 2020

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on every industry, but brick-and-mortar retail, in particular,...

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Millennials Are Frustrated With Baby Boomers. Can You Blame Them?

October 28, 2020

"OK Boomer" has become a popular retort among millennials, an eye-rolling response to older...

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Trying to Keep Your Spirits Up While At Home? These Animal Feeds Can Help

October 28, 2020

Thanks to COVID-19, opportunities for social interaction are limited — as are the health benefits...

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Preparing for an Inflationary Period

October 28, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding market crash, the Fed first lowered...

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Widgets, Picture-in-Picture, App Library: 14 New Features for iOS 14

October 28, 2020

Apple's iOS updates always make a splash, usually for one of two reasons: either because they make...

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Warren Buffett's Next Big Investment Idea: Japan

September 29, 2020

Thanks to a long track record of success, when Warren Buffett sets his sights on a new investment,...

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What New Surveys Tell Us About Millennials & Money

September 14, 2020

When it comes to money, millennials have a reputation for being lazy, entitled, and unwilling to...

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Selling Low: Why Older Investors Are Less Patient During Market Downturns

September 8, 2020

Given their years of experience with the markets, you might assume that older investors are...

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How We Can Improve Virtual Learning For Students During COVID-19

September 4, 2020

COVID-19 has altered many facets of our daily lives, and students have been among those most...

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Reshaped How We Work

August 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of businesses to adjust their working environments in order...

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How To Ask Friends & Family For Funding (And Why You Shouldn't)

August 24, 2020

Would-be entrepreneurs are skipping bank loans in favor of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter...

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Why Gold Is Thriving In The COVID Economy

August 21, 2020

The markets continue to recover from the March/April trough. Stock prices are rising, but some...

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The "Cobra Effect": Why It's Bad News For The Economy

August 19, 2020

The "Cobra Effect" refers to a situation where the solution to a problem ends up being worse than...

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Remembering A Computing Legend

August 18, 2020

These days, most computing devices are built around touchscreens, but until recently, the mouse was...

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Warren Buffett Doesn't Mind Looking Like A Fool

August 18, 2020

Every investor has trades they wish they could take back — even someone like Warren Buffett, one of...

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Is Time Running Out For TikTok in the U.S.?

July 24, 2020

TikTok is the most popular app of 2020, but the upstart social media site may not be around in the...

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Watch This Short Video for Tips on TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities)

July 22, 2020

While generally low-risk, long-term investments do come with the risk of not growing at a...

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Fool's Gold: How One Company Used Fake Gold To Secure $2 Billion in Loans

July 21, 2020

When it comes to offering collateral for loans, you can't do much better than gold bars. Unless, of...

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What's Next for the Industries Hit Hardest by COVID-19?

June 29, 2020

COVID-19 significantly impacted industries across the board, but some (including retail,...

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Clean Your Finances

June 29, 2020

Over the last several months, many of us have had extra time on our hands. And for some, this has...

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Hudson Yards and COVID-19

June 25, 2020

Hudson Yards is a $25 billion development in New York City. It was open for just two days before...

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Coronavirus: Poor Nations Are Facing An Unprecedented Debt Crisis

June 24, 2020

Developing nations have long relied on outside investors and low-interest debt to finance their...

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Will Young New Yorkers Return To The City?

June 23, 2020

As a result of COVID-19, New York City has seen a mass exodus of people in their 20s and 30s. Some...

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An Additional Portfolio Offering: One Driven by Human and Financial Values

May 28, 2020

Our Investment Committee recently teamed up with Ethic to build a customized portfolio that is...

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Potential Gold Mine for Scammers

May 27, 2020

Times of crisis can be frightening for the average person, but for scammers, they're a great...

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How Will The U.S. Economy Start Back Up After COVID-19? China May Have Some Answers

May 26, 2020

Calls for allowing businesses to resume operations and getting employees back to work have grown...

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Chinese Small Companies Offer Value in an Uncertain Market

May 22, 2020

With coronavirus causing chaos across a number of different industries and in the markets, many...

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The Impact of Coronavirus on Individual Wealth

May 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant economic impact: business closures, plummeting oil...

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For White-Collar Companies, Teleworking May Be Here To Stay

May 18, 2020

Many white-collar companies have adopted a teleworking model, allowing operations to continue...

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The New Challenges Facing Tech Startups in a Post-COVID World

May 14, 2020

For decades, Wall Street has provided equity and debt funding to tech companies, allowing startups...

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Anything Could Drive Fear - Here's What To Look For

April 30, 2020

For the last two months, investment markets have been largely driven by fear. And it seems like...

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Market Update IV: COVID-19

April 22, 2020

In our fourth podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Barry, Pat Barry, Kate Alves and Dan...

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Kindness In The Face of Uncertainty

March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant amount of worry and uncertainty across the country....

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Fear & Greed: More Useful To Investors Than You May Think

March 27, 2020

To make the right investment decisions, investors need to keep their emotions out of the equation....

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