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October 19, 2026
Monthly Investment Commentary: How Private Investments Could Impact Your 401(k)
Policy changes, litigation, and new investment products are making alternative assets more accessible in retirement plans, particularly through target date funds. Kevin Grogan, Focus’ CIO, Systematic Strategies, explores how private investments are valued and whether that valuation accurately reflects their risk.
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Investing
September 16, 2026
Monthly Investment Commentary: What $40 Trillion in Debt Means for Your Portfolio
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion. Learn how rising debt, interest rates, and economic trends may affect investors.
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Investing
August 24, 2026
Monthly Investment Commentary: August 2026
In economic terms, a “bubble” occurs when prices for something like stocks or technology go up quickly, often beyond their true value, then ultimately crash (or burst) when investors recognize prices aren’t in line with value and attempt to quickly sell.
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Investing
June 16, 2026
What the Return of the IPO Means for Investors
Initial public offerings are gaining momentum in 2026 with several high-profile companies preparing to go public. We take a deeper look at what this could mean for you.
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Investing
May 19, 2026
Private Credit: The Harder Questions
When it comes to private credit, a number of questions can arise, including those around asset class, credit quality, and steps investors may wish to take. We follow up on our earlier discussion about this topic and dive beneath the headlines to offer our thoughts.
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Investing
March 18, 2026
Monthly Investment Commentary: March 2026 - What the Iran Conflict Means for Investors
The U.S. strikes on Iranian targets mark a significant military escalation and raise the risk of a broader regional conflict, adding to an already strained geopolitical backdrop shaped by strategic competition, energy security concerns, and recurring instability.
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Investing
February 11, 2026
Monthly Investment Commentary: February 2026
News around private credit may sound alarming, but the outcomes don’t have to be. As always, prudent manager selection, strong underwriting, and a diversified portfolio can provide a more comfortable future than the headlines may lead you to believe.
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Investing
December 11, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: December 2025
Markets fared better than sentiment suggested this year, and 2026 could be even noisier. Yet strong earnings, tax benefits for consumers, and AI-related productivity gains could help position the economy for continued resilience.
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Investing
November 17, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: November 2025
With third-quarter earnings beating expectations, should investors be concerned about headlines warning that valuations are high? We take a closer look at whether valuations are stretched—and the ways they could adjust.
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Investing
September 15, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: September 2025
After the most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in four decades, a modest reduction in rates, and a long pause, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to resume cutting interest rates. The natural question is: What does this mean for my investments?
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August 18, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: August 2025
The S&P 500 notched new all-time highs in 10 of the 22 trading days in July. It’s a remarkable rebound from the fear that gripped the market just three months prior. While the returns are a cause for celebration, it’s reasonable to wonder if things have gone too far, too fast.
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June 12, 2025
Monthly Investment Commentary: June 2025
After a sharp decline in April, U.S. equities snapped back in May with robust returns across most asset classes. For many investors, the pain was softened by portfolios that did not look like the benchmark. With markets back up near their all-time highs, now is a good time to reflect on the risks we are taking, and which ones truly matter.
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