What You Need to Know about Yield Curve Control

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In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, central banks are looking for ways to stabilize national economies. One proposed method is yield curve control, a way of setting interest rates on long-term bonds.

Speak to an investment expert at Stableford Capital to find out how this may affect your money.

How female investors can build their portfolio, save for retirement, and support other women

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Despite the strides that women have made in the workforce and stepping into higher seats of power, surprisingly 64% of women report being stressed about their finances. And only 1 in 5 seek out advice from a financial advisor.

A top-notch female financial advisor shares her tips to help female investors ease stress and build portfolios to allow them to live the lives they want.

Stableford Market Commentary: February 2021

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After reaching all-time highs in mid-February, equity markets have started to decline and become highly volatile. What is driving this? Stableford market commentary February 2021 review includes an overview & analysis of recent economic data, market happenings, and indicators. Read more here.

Stableford Market Commentary: January 2021

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Is the slight dip in Equity markets, over-inflated housing market, and irrational investor actions ominous signs that there’s a bubble and other disasters to come? The Stableford Market Commentary, January 2021 explains their approach in uncertain markets and why they don’t ascribe to a particular view and avoid being too bearish or bullish. Read more here.

How to Protect Against Portfolio Drift

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It’s necessary to rebalance investment portfolios from time to time to prevent portfolio drift, or the overgrowth of one section of investments, as a strategically managed portfolio has lower risk and higher gains over time. Work with Stableford Capital for portfolio asset management to help prevent portfolio drift.

Leadership Series: Why Developing Leadership is Critical to Business Growth

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In this first article in our leadership series, we look at why, and how to, develop leadership rather than hiring support staff. Leaders build the culture that they want to be in, and in turn that keeps employee turnover low. They also collaborate and challenge each other to improve efficiencies, leading to increased value for our clients.

Stableford Market Commentary: December 2020

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Find out how the Stableford approach to 2020’s fourth quarter fared compared to market outcomes. Positioning targeted less volatility and risk than the overall market, and we participated in the upside with bets on small caps, cyclicals, and value. But we also maintained our aversion to downside risk. The Market Commentary shares news on fixed income and markets.

Working from Home? Tax Implications that May Affect Your Individual Tax Return

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Many workers transitioned to working from home during the 2020 pandemic. Doing so may have affected their individual tax return. Workers should verify they are filing correctly based on their current state, investigate reimbursements for home offices and learn more about filing taxes if their status has changed from W-2 employee to 1099 self-employed.

Stableford Market Commentary: November 2020

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It was a November to Remember! If someone told you in March that the S&P 500 would be hitting all-time highs in late 2020 while Covid-19 cases surged and offices and restaurants remained vacant, how would you have responded? Well, here we are. The S&P 500 increased 10.8% in November, an enormous move after 2 consecutive negative months. Stepping back, it makes sense: Equity markets are forward-looking. So, where do we go from here? Read more here.

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