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April 17, 2025: (Webinar) What today’s markets mean for investors

Article April 11, 2025 Vista Capital Partners

In this webinar, we share our perspectives on what’s driving markets, how we’re responding, and what this means for your portfolio and financial plan.

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Is the S&P 500 playing an April Fool’s joke on investors?

Article April 3, 2025 Doug Post, CFP®

Chasing recent winners too often leads to disappointment. Long-term investment success requires global diversification, discipline, and resisting our own biases.

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Mutual fund star ratings: More fiction than fact

February 26, 2025 Dougal Williams, CFA

Can you trust Morningstar’s mutual fund star ratings? Dougal Williams, CFA, reveals how these ratings can be manipulated—potentially misleading investors.

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A New Year: Same Old Lousy Predictions

Article February 4, 2025 Alex Canellopoulos, CFA, CFP®

Wall Street’s annual forecasts are back. Before you chase the ‘top stocks for 2025,’ see how last year’s predictions held up. (Spoiler: not great.)

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The Cost of Behavioral Bias in Investing

Article September 16, 2024 Preston Collins

See how emotional investing decisions driven by behavioral biases can hurt your portfolio’s growth, and discover why staying disciplined is crucial for long-term success.

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The Trouble With AI-Powered Investing

Article February 29, 2024 Patrick Yazhari, CFP®

AI-powered investment funds consistently underperform the market. Learn why sticking to fundamental investment principles might be the better way to go when building your portfolio.

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Four Lessons Investors Can Learn from Coach Bill Walsh

Article September 29, 2023 Andy Darkins, CFP®

What do football and finances have in common? Legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh’s winning principles apply perfectly to creating long-term financial success.

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What to Know When Hiring a Financial Advisor

Article August 28, 2023 Vista Capital Partners

Discover how to choose the right financial advisor – from understanding credentials and fee structures to identifying when professional guidance can add the most value to your financial journey.

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Conquering Your Behavioral Biases During Troubling Times

Article April 18, 2022 Dougal Williams, CFA

We all have natural biases that can derail our investment success. Learn proven strategies to maintain your long-term focus even when markets turn volatile.

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GameStop: Nothing to See Here

Article March 1, 2021 Dougal Williams, CFA

The stock price of video game retailer GameStop recently surged more than 1,500%, providing some investors an eye-popping return. Others are left wondering, Am I missing out? Here’s our take […]

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To Capture Returns, Think Like a Rat

Article April 7, 2020 Dougal Williams, CFA

Why do investors continue their attempts to time the market, when the evidence tells us no one has done so consistently? For better investment results, think like a rat.

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Investment Lessons from Wall Street’s Wisest Man

Article October 28, 2019 Dougal Williams, CFA

From the early days of Vista, revered investment consultant Charles Ellis has significantly influenced our investment approach. This month, “Wall Street’s wisest man” turns 82—a fitting time to share some […]

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