2021 AAII Journal Index of Articles

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2021 Investor Conference 360, AAII How-To

Choosing a Stock Screen Based on Its Key Metric Grades
by Wayne A. Thorp | January 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, AAII How-To, Asset Allocation

AAII Resources for Making Intelligent Asset Allocation Decisions
by Wayne A. Thorp | July 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, AAII How-To, Dividends, Stock Strategies

Differentiating Between High Yield and High Dividend Growth Strategies
by Derek J. Hageman | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, AAII Stock Ideas, Dividends

AAII's Approach to Assessing Dividend-Paying Stocks
by Derek J. Hageman | September 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Alternative Investments, Currency, Digital Assets, Trading Strategies

The Options for Investing in Cryptocurrency
by Steven Ehrlich | July 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies

Actionable Steps That Will Get You to Your Life Goals
by Jack Brennan | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies, Retired Investor

Meaningful Diversification Can Lead to Higher Returns
by Charles Rotblut, Chris Pedersen | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Bonds

Inside Convertible Bonds: An Attractive Risk/Return Tradeoff
by Brian Haughey | June 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Editor's Note

Factoring in Your Personal Style With Stocks
by Charles Rotblut | August 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Estate Planning, Feature, Financial Planning, IRAs

Update Your Estate Plan for Your IRAs
by Ed Slott | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Feature, Financial Planning

Leaving a Passion for Investing as a Legacy
by Christine N. Kieffer | April 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Feature, Financial Planning, IRAs, Retirement Planning, Tax Strategies

Can a Roth IRA Conversion Save You Money?
by Roger Young | September 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Feature, Stock Strategies

What Are Factors? A Look Behind the Curtain
by Jack Vogel | August 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, First Cut Stocks

Sweet and Savory Halloween Treats
by Derek J. Hageman | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Strategies

Good Portfolio Teammates Boost Returns and Reduce Downside
by Craig Israelsen | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Portfolio Strategies

How Long Is a Long Run?
by Craig Israelsen | June 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Portfolio Strategies, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

Effectively Monitoring Your Portfolio
by Charles Rotblut | October 2021

2021 Investor Conference 360, Portfolio Strategies, Retirement Planning

How to Score a Retirement Home Run
by Paul Merriman | September 2021

A+ Stock Grades, AAII How-To, Stock Strategies

AAII's Quality Grade Undergoes Expansion: Looking Behind the Curtain
by Wayne A. Thorp | February 2021

AAII Community, Member News

AAII Community News May 2021
by AAII Staff | May 2021

AAII How-To

To Stock Split or Not to Stock Split
by Derek J. Hageman | June 2021

Taking the Fear Out of Risk
by John Bajkowski | March 2021

AAII How-To, Dividends

Measuring Dividend Sustainability With the Earnings Payout Ratio
by Derek J. Hageman | April 2021

AAII How-To, Dividends, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Stocks, Tax Strategies

Monitoring Your Tax Exposure With Stocks and Funds
by Charles Rotblut | December 2021

AAII How-To, ETFs and Mutual Funds

Suggestions for Analyzing Mutual Fund and ETF Performance
by Charles Rotblut | November 2021

AAII How-To, Fundamentals, Stock Strategies

Incorporating the Price-Earnings Ratio Into Your Screening and Analysis
by Matthew Bajkowski | September 2021

AAII How-To, Mutual Funds

What Happens When a Fund's Management Changes
by Wayne A. Thorp | August 2021

Key Considerations When Choosing a Target-Date Fund
by Charles Rotblut | May 2021

AAII InvestoGraphic, Bonds, Inflation, Market Actions

The Bond Market's Expectations for Inflation
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

AAII Model Portfolios

Model Shadow Stock Portfolio Reflects Small-Cap Value Dominance
by John Bajkowski | October 2021

Shadow Stocks Continue Strong Run, Plus Changes to the Portfolio
by John Bajkowski | April 2021

Shadow Stock Portfolio Outperforms Over the Long Term
by John Bajkowski | March 2021

Pandemic Effect Causes Revisions to Shadow Stock Rule and Holdings
by John Bajkowski | January 2021

AAII Model Portfolios, Small Cap Value Investing

The Pandemic Effect on Shadow Stocks: Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
by John Bajkowski | September 2021

Model Shadow Stock Portfolio Recovers Faster Than Market
by John Bajkowski | May 2021

AAII Model Portfolios, Value Investing

Rule Changes and a New Stock for the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio
by John Bajkowski | July 2021

AAII Stock Ideas

How Millennial Investors Can Use the Power of Young Money
by Derek J. Hageman | May 2021

An Update: Stocks Powering AAII's Top Strategy of 2020
by Derek J. Hageman | March 2021

AAII Stock Ideas, Growth Investing, Investing Gurus

An Unprecedented Year for Stocks: 2020 Review of AAII Stock Screens
by Derek J. Hageman | January 2021

AAII Stock Ideas, Stock Strategies, Value Investing

Separating Winners From Losers: Piotroski's Low Price-to-Book Stocks
by Derek J. Hageman | July 2021

AAII Stock Ideas, Value Investing

Buy Great Companies for the Long Term: Buffett Hagstrom Screening Strategy
by Derek J. Hageman | November 2021

AAII Tax Guide, Feature

The Individual Investor's Guide to Personal Tax Planning 2021
by AAII Staff | December 2021

ADRs, Dispatches, Exchange-Traded Funds

ETF Ownership Has Been Beneficial to ADRs
by Dylan Dease | December 2021

Advisers, Brokerages, Computerized Investing

Robo-Adviser 2021 Innovations and Performance Drivers
by Ken Schapiro | June 2021

Advisers, Brokerages, Dispatches

Minimum Disclosure by Brokers and Advisers
by Adam Scheg | November 2021

Alternative Investments, Currency, Digital Assets, Investor Professor

Online Exclusive: What Is Cryptocurrency?
by Matthew Bajkowski | July 2021

Alternative Investments, Dispatches, Inflation

Gold Price Neither Predicts Inflation Nor Protects Against It
by Matthew Bajkowski | January 2021

Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

The Building Blocks of a Successful Portfolio Allocation
by Charles Rotblut | April 2021

Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies, Retired Investor

The Impact of Asset Allocation on Retirement Income
by Craig Israelsen | April 2021

Behavioral Finance

Lessons From How Professionals Invest Their Money
by Brian Portnoy | April 2021

Behavioral Finance, Dispatches

Perception of Extreme Returns Depends on Experience
by AAII Staff | March 2021

Behavioral Finance, Dispatches, Technical Analysis

Investors Show Bias Toward 52-Week Highs
by Matthew Bajkowski | December 2021

Behavioral Finance, Feature, Portfolio Strategies

How the World's Greatest Investors Think
by William Green | May 2021

Bonds, Feature

What Are Bond Ratings and Why Do They Change?
by Hildy Richelson, Stan Richelson | March 2021

Bonds, Feature, Portfolio Strategies, Retirement Planning

Using Bond Ladders and Income Annuities for Retirement Income
by Aaron Brask | July 2021

Bonds, Fixed-Income Strategies, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

Guidelines for Selecting Bonds and Cash-Like Instruments
by Charles Rotblut | September 2021

Brokerages, Computerized Investing

Comparing Discount Brokers and Apps Given Recent Industry Changes
by AAII Staff | January 2021

Brokerages, Financial Planning

Are You Protected If Your Broker Goes Bankrupt?
by John Deysher | January 2021

Closed-End Funds, Portfolio Strategies

The Advantages and Risks of Closed-End Funds
by Matthew Crouse | August 2021

Computerized Investing

Comparing the Six Most Popular Money Transfer Apps
by Adam Scheg, Dylan Dease, Jack Gilleland | August 2021

AAII Groups in Facebook: Setting Your Privacy Options
by Matthew Bajkowski | May 2021

Computerized Investing, Guide

Investor's Best of the Web 2021
by Matthew Bajkowski, Adam Scheg, Dylan Dease, Jack Gilleland | November 2021

Corporate Management, Dispatches

Directors Willing to Sacrifice Shareholder Value Over CEO Pay
by Dylan Dease | September 2021

Dispatches

Postponing Retirement Slows Cognitive Decline
by Anine Sus | November 2021

Reaction to Being Added to or Removed From the S&P 500 Is Lessening
by Dylan Dease | November 2021

Robinhood Traders Found to Underperform
by Jack Gilleland | November 2021

Fund Fees Continue Their Decline
by Adam Scheg | October 2021

Target-Date Funds Popular in Younger Demographics
by Jack Gilleland | October 2021

Is Incyte Corp. Stock (INCY) a Good Investment?
by Adam Scheg | August 2021

Bankruptcy Protection for Inherited 401(k)s
by Matthew Bajkowski | August 2021

Companies Are Including ESG Measures in Compensation Incentives
by AAII Staff | August 2021

Identity Theft Alone Not Enough to Claim Breach of Fiduciary Duty
by Matthew Bajkowski | July 2021

Why Do Women Invest Less Than Men?
by AAII Staff | July 2021

Financial Problems May Precede Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
by AAII Staff | June 2021

Individual Investors Follow Opportunistic Inside Traders
by AAII Staff | June 2021

Workers Remain Confident in Comfortable Retirement
by Anine Sus | June 2021

Fund Managers Often Turn Down ESG Proposals
by AAII Staff | May 2021

A Board’s Composition Influences Dividend Policy
by AAII Staff | April 2021

Half of Directors Want a Board Member Replaced
by Anine Sus | April 2021

Investors Miss Performance Signals
by Matthew Bajkowski | April 2021

Size Factor Effect Present in S&P Index Funds
by Matthew Bajkowski | February 2021

Negative News Precedes Drop in Stocks With Big Price Gains
by AAII Staff | January 2021

Dispatches, Estate Planning, Tax Strategies

Estate Tax Filing Error Costs Executor
by Anine Sus | July 2021

Dispatches, Exchange-Traded Funds

Specialized ETFs Disappoint Despite Charging More
by AAII Staff | March 2021

Dispatches, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

Outperform Target-Date Funds By Replicating Their Portfolios
by AAII Staff | January 2021

Dispatches, Financial Planning

The Impact Life Milestones Have on Wealth
by AAII Staff | February 2021

Dispatches, Inflation

Inflation Not a Major Hindrance to Investment Returns
by Adam Scheg | September 2021

Dispatches, IRAs, Retirement Planning

Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Roth IRA Conversions
by AAII Staff | August 2021

Dispatches, Market Actions

Effects of Monetary Policy on Emerging Markets
by Jack Gilleland | December 2021

What Triggers Market Jumps?
by AAII Staff | June 2021

Dispatches, Mutual Funds

Sustainability Ratings Tank Fund Performance
by Anine Sus | January 2021

Dispatches, Retired Investor

How Retirees Handle Portfolio Allocation, Income and Spending
by Matthew Bajkowski | October 2021

FIRE Followers Need to Adjust the 4% Rule
by Jack Gilleland | September 2021

Spending on Essentials in Retirement Is Not Fixed
by Anine Sus | May 2021

Making Retirement Decisions Together Affects Preferences
by AAII Staff | April 2021

How Much of Your Retirement Income Will Go to Taxes?
by AAII Staff | February 2021

Dispatches, Retirement Planning

The Pandemic Altered Retirement Plans for Many
by Adam Scheg | December 2021

Many 401(k) Participants in the Dark on Fees
by Dylan Dease | October 2021

Retirement Plan Participants Kept Saving Despite Pandemic
by Anine Sus | August 2021

Multiple Factors Impact How Employees Manage Retirement Savings
by AAII Staff | July 2021

5 Critical Decisions for Retirement Income
by AAII Staff | May 2021

Automatic Enrollment Positively Impacts 401(k) Participants
by AAII Staff | May 2021

Employers Keeping Retirement Match Steady
by Anine Sus | March 2021

One-Third of Employees Are Withdrawing From Retirement Accounts
by Anine Sus | February 2021

Dispatches, Socially Responsible Investing

ESG Initiatives Gain Momentum in 2021
by Dylan Dease | September 2021

Dispatches, Stock Strategies

A Slowing Reversion to the Mean for Value Stocks?
by Matthew Bajkowski | March 2021

Dividends, First Cut Stocks

Dividend Aristocrats With Longest Streak of Dividend Increases
by Derek J. Hageman | March 2021

Dividends, Stock Strategies

Viewing the Sector Exposure of Dividend Stocks Through the Aristocrats
by Brian Haughey | March 2021

Earnings, Growth Investing, Stock Strategies

Strong Estimated Growth Fails to Lead to Strong Returns
by Matthew Bajkowski | July 2021

Editor's Note

Print Magazines Are Not Immune From Supply Chain Issues
by Charles Rotblut | December 2021

Enhancing AAII Membership
by Charles Rotblut | November 2021

A Simple Step Can Keep Your Estate Plans From Being Wrecked
by Charles Rotblut | October 2021

Keep Eye on the Primary Goal When Funding Retirement
by Charles Rotblut | September 2021

Approach “Lottery” Investments With Healthy Skepticism
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

Keeping Insomnia at Bay When Inflation Uncertainty Arises
by Charles Rotblut | June 2021

Many Avenues You Can Take to “Invest Differently”
by Charles Rotblut | May 2021

It’s a New World for New Investors
by Charles Rotblut | April 2021

What You Can Tell From a Bond’s Rating
by Charles Rotblut | March 2021

Fund and ETF Guides Are Now Paired in One Issue
by Charles Rotblut | February 2021

Building on Jim Cloonan’s Vision for Individual Investors
by Charles Rotblut | January 2021

ETFs and Mutual Funds, Quarterly ETF Update, Quarterly Mutual Fund Update

Third-Quarter Mutual Fund and ETF Update
by Charles Rotblut, Matthew Bajkowski | November 2021

Evergreen, Fundamentals, Investor Professor

Online Exclusive: What Is EBITDA? Calculation and Examples
by Matthew Bajkowski | April 2021

Evergreen, Inflation, Investor Professor

Online Exclusive: Defining Inflation for Your Portfolio
by Matthew Bajkowski | June 2021

Evergreen, Investor Professor

Online Exclusive: Who Are Retail Investors?
by Matthew Bajkowski | May 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, Feature

The Individual Investor’s Guide to the Top ETFs 2021
by AAII Staff | February 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, First Cut ETFs

Mid-Cap ETFs Showing Strong & Consistent Relative Performance
by Matthew Bajkowski | October 2021

Hottest Sector ETFs
by Matthew Bajkowski | August 2021

Lower-Risk, Higher-Yielding ETFs
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

Large-Cap Value ETFs With Consistent Strong Performance
by John Bajkowski | May 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, First Cut ETFs, Small Cap Value Investing

Small-Cap ETFs Showing Strong & Consistent Relative Performance
by Matthew Bajkowski | September 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, Investor Professor, Mutual Funds

Online Exclusive: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs—What Makes Them Different?
by Matthew Bajkowski | August 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

Which Funds Fit Your Needs? Here’s How to Decide
by Charles Rotblut | February 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

Guidelines for Selecting Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

Exchange-Traded Funds, Quarterly ETF Update

Big Gains Realized by ETFs Across Categories in Second Quarter
by Dylan Dease | August 2021

Economic Rotation & Budding in the First-Quarter ETFs
by Matthew Bajkowski | May 2021

Feature

A Tribute to James Cloonan’s Lasting Legacy
by John Bajkowski | January 2021

Feature, Mutual Funds

The Individual Investor’s Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2021
by AAII Staff | February 2021

Feature, Stock Strategies

Check a Firm’s Health in Its Annual Report
by John Deysher | June 2021

Feature, Stock Strategies, Value Investing

Warren Buffett and the Evolution of Value Investing
by Charles Rotblut, Robert Hagstrom | November 2021

First Cut ETFs

Large-Cap Growth ETFs Performing Well Compared to Peers
by John Bajkowski | June 2021

First Cut ETFs, International

International Stock ETFs Outperforming Their Peers
by John Bajkowski | March 2021

First Cut ETFs, Socially Responsible Investing

Socially Responsible ETFs
by Charles Rotblut | April 2021

First Cut Mutual Funds, International

International Stock Mutual Funds Outperforming Their Peers
by John Bajkowski | March 2021

First Cut Mutual Funds, Mutual Funds

Mid-Cap Funds Showing Strong & Consistent Relative Performance
by Matthew Bajkowski | October 2021

Hottest Sector Mutual Funds
by Matthew Bajkowski | August 2021

Lower-Risk, Higher-Yielding Equity Mutual Funds
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

Large-Cap Growth Funds Performing Well Compared to Peers
by John Bajkowski | June 2021

Large-Cap Value Funds With Consistent Strong Performance
by John Bajkowski | May 2021

First Cut Mutual Funds, Mutual Funds, Small Cap Value Investing

Small-Cap Funds Showing Strong & Consistent Relative Performance
by Matthew Bajkowski | September 2021

First Cut Mutual Funds, Socially Responsible Investing

Socially Responsible Mutual Funds
by Charles Rotblut | April 2021

First Cut Stocks

Thanksgiving Can Mean Family, Football, Turkey, Parade ... & Stocks
by Derek J. Hageman | November 2021

Karate Chop: Recent Stock Splits
by Derek J. Hageman | June 2021

Leisure Stocks With Signs of Life
by Derek J. Hageman | May 2021

First Cut Stocks, REITs

Real Estate Investing Without Purchasing or Managing Property
by Derek J. Hageman | September 2021

First Cut Stocks, Socially Responsible Investing

Thematic Investing for Virtue Stocks
by Derek J. Hageman | April 2021

First Cut Stocks, Stock Strategies

Guns, Drugs & Warfare: Thematic Investing for Vice Stocks
by Derek J. Hageman | August 2021

Stock MVPs Passing the Most Screens
by Derek J. Hageman | July 2021

Investing Basics, Investor Professor

Online Exclusive: Stock Order Types Explained
by Matthew Bajkowski | November 2021

Investing Basics, Investor Professor, Stock Strategies

Online Exclusive: Defensive Versus Cyclical Stocks
by Matthew Bajkowski | October 2021

Investor Professor, IRAs, Retirement Planning

Online Exclusive: Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA—Differences You Should Know
by Matthew Bajkowski | September 2021

Investor Professor, Stock Strategies

Mini-Tender Offers May Not Be in Investors’ Best Interest
by Charles Rotblut | July 2021

Investor Professor, Tax Strategies

Online Exclusive: What Is Tax-Loss Harvesting?
by Matthew Bajkowski | December 2021

Level3 Passive Portfolio, Portfolio Strategies

Level3 Passive Portfolio Up Strongly Year to Date
by John Bajkowski | September 2021

Member News

Member News 2021
by AAII Staff | June 2021

Mutual Funds, Quarterly Mutual Fund Update

Gains Abound for No-Load Funds in Second Quarter
by Jack Gilleland | August 2021

Funds Show Vigor in the First Quarter as Vaccinations Rise
by Will Pfeffer | May 2021

Portfolio Strategies

There’s More to Portfolio Returns Than Just the Numbers
by Paul Merriman | April 2021

Portfolio Strategies, Preferred Stock

Preferred Stocks Explained
by Brian Haughey | November 2021

Portfolio Strategies, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

8 Factors That Influence Your Investing Management Preferences
by Charles Rotblut | May 2021

Portfolio Strategies, PRISM Wealth-Building Process, Stock Strategies

Guidelines for Selecting Stocks for Your Portfolio
by Charles Rotblut | August 2021

Portfolio Strategies, Rebalancing

Rebalancing Update: A Revised Allocation Plus Additional Insights
by Charles Rotblut | March 2021

Portfolio Strategies, Retirement Planning

Personalizing Your Glide Path to Avoid Financial Peril
by Jason M. West, Michael E. Drew | August 2021

PRISM Wealth-Building Process

Portfolio Monitoring for Progress of Goals and Life Stage Changes
by Charles Rotblut | November 2021

Populating Your Portfolio Based on Your Allocation and Preferences
by Charles Rotblut | June 2021

Why Your Goals Should Drive Your Investment Decisions
by Charles Rotblut | January 2021

PRISM Wealth-Building Process, Risk

How Much Risk Can You Handle and Still Meet Your Goals?
by Charles Rotblut | March 2021

Sell Rules, The Big Question

Investors' Biggest Mistakes Often Involve Selling
by Charles Rotblut, Matthew Bajkowski, Lucy Manning, Anthony Guerrero | May 2021

Tax Strategies

Guide to Tax on Your Personal Investments 2021
by AAII Staff | December 2021

Smart Tax Moves to Make Before 2021 Ends
by Charles Rotblut | December 2021