2024 AAII Journal Index of Articles

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AAII Asset Allocation Models, Asset Allocation, Dispatches

Returns for Asset Class Groups: Large-Cap Stocks Rebound Back Into the Lead
by Charles Rotblut | February 2024

AAII Asset Allocation Models, Asset Allocation, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Strategies

Meeting Your Asset Allocation Needs With Schwab Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | November 2024

AAII Asset Allocation Models, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies

Using Vanguard Funds and ETFs for Your Asset Allocation Needs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | September 2024

Filling Your Asset Allocation Needs With T. Rowe Price Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | August 2024

Meeting Your Asset Allocation Needs With BlackRock Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | May 2024

AAII Asset Allocation Models, Dispatches

Tech-Related Stocks and Interest Rates Drive Allocation Model Returns
by Charles Rotblut | May 2024

AAII Community

How AAII Members Tackled Investing Challenges Together
by Jenna Brashear | December 2024

How Will You Grow Your Investing Knowledge This “School Year”?
by Jenna Brashear | September 2024

How Do You Outsmart Misconceptions in Your Retirement Thinking?
by Jenna Brashear | March 2024

Exploring the Mighty Potential of Small-Cap Stocks
by Jenna Brashear | January 2024

AAII Community, Asset Allocation

Halftime Hustle: Tuning Your Portfolio for the Second Half of the Year
by Jenna Brashear | June 2024

AAII Community, Beginning Investor

Beyond the Basics: Evaluating Stocks for Beginners
by Jenna Brashear | July 2024

From Novice to Knowledgeable Investor: Mastering the Basics
by Jenna Brashear | February 2024

AAII Community, Beginning Investor, Financial Planning

Passing the Financial Torch: Start the Generational Dialogue
by Jenna Brashear | April 2024

AAII Community, Dividends, Fixed-Income Strategies

Musical Chairs With Interest Rates: An Income Investor’s Adventure
by Jenna Brashear | August 2024

AAII Community, Interest Rates

As Interest Rates Come Down, What Moves Are Savvy Investors Making?
by Jenna Brashear | November 2024

AAII Community, Retired Investor

Tax-Efficient Tango: The Dance Between Taxes and Returns
by Jenna Brashear | October 2024

AAII Community, Retirement Planning

Why Don’t College Degrees Include a Manual for Retirement?
by Jenna Brashear | May 2024

AAII How-To, AAII Stock Ideas, Stock Strategies

Make the Most of the AAII Stock Screens
by Omar Beirat | October 2024

AAII How-To, Dividends

How to Read Dividend Red Flags
by Derek J. Hageman | September 2024

AAII How-To, ETFs and Mutual Funds

How to Find Funds Suitable for You
by Charles Rotblut | February 2024

AAII How-To, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Stocks

Using Alerts to Keep Tabs on Securities
by AAII Staff | April 2024

AAII How-To, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

An Improved Way to Find Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin | January 2024

AAII How-To, Portfolio Strategies

Meet Your Investing Challenges Through a New Learning Experience
by Jenna Brashear | August 2024

Six Steps for a Successful Midyear Portfolio Review
by Charles Rotblut | July 2024

AAII How-To, Risk

Common Measures of Volatility for Making Useful Comparisons
by John Bajkowski, Jean Henrich | May 2024

AAII How-To, Stock Strategies

How to Boost Returns by Incorporating Momentum
by Charles Rotblut | June 2024

The Eight Metrics AAII Uses to Identify Quality Stocks
by Wayne A. Thorp | March 2024

AAII How-To, Stocks

GICS Decoded: Analyzing Stocks With S&P Global Sectors and Industries
by Charles Rotblut | November 2024

AAII How-To, Tax Strategies

Increasing the Aftertax Returns on Your Portfolio
by Charles Rotblut | December 2024

AAII Model Portfolios

Shadow Stocks Ride the Refreshing “Everything” Rally
by John Bajkowski | January 2024

AAII Model Portfolios, Small Cap Value Investing

Summer Portfolio Refresher: Swapping Five Shadow Stocks
by John Bajkowski | July 2024

Quarterly Review Prompts Getting out of RVs and Drilling Into Oil & Gas
by John Bajkowski | April 2024

AAII Model Portfolios, Small Cap Value Investing, Value Investing

Fall Changes Bring Satellites and Salons
by John Bajkowski | October 2024

AAII Stock Ideas

The Passing Companies Behind the Top Strategy of 2023
by John Bajkowski | January 2024

What It Takes: The Fundamental Characteristics of the Top AAII Screens for 2023
by John Bajkowski | January 2024

AAII Stock Ideas, Feature

2023 Review of AAII Stock Screens: Outperforming a Narrow Market
by John Bajkowski | January 2024

AAII Stock Ideas, First Cut Stocks

Stock Screen All-Stars Appear on Multiple Passing Companies Lists
by John Bajkowski | March 2024

AAII Stock Ideas, Growth Investing

Winning on Wall Street: The Martin Zweig Approach
by Wayne A. Thorp | June 2024

AAII Stock Ideas, Stock Strategies, Value Investing

Looking to Lakonishok for Latent Gems
by John Bajkowski | October 2024

AAII Stock Ideas, Value Investing

Spotting Value on the Move With the PEG Ratio
by John Bajkowski | August 2024

Cash Flow Multiple Uncovers Promising Value Stocks
by John Bajkowski | April 2024

AAII Tax Guide, Feature

The Individual Investor’s Guide to Personal Tax Planning 2024
by AAII Staff | December 2024

Active Investing, Behavioral Finance, Portfolio Strategies, Trading Strategies

Active Investors Can Still Win in “Efficient” Markets
by Brian Haughey | June 2024

Active Investing, Editor's Note, Retirement Planning

Navigating the Risks of Investing in Retirement
by Charles Rotblut | June 2024

Active Investing, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds

Mutual Funds Converting to ETFs for Tax Efficiency and Convenience
by Cynthia McLaughlin | October 2024

Active Investing, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

Active Strategies That Have Fared Well Among Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | June 2024

Advisers, Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning

Shifting Control of Personal Finances With a Daily Money Manager
by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Susie Marbury | October 2024

Advisers, Behavioral Finance, Portfolio Strategies

Winning the Battle Against Investment Fees and Biases
by Paul Merriman | May 2024

Advisers, Behavioral Finance, Risk, Stock Strategies

Six Lessons of Investment Loss to Keep You Winning
by Andrew Stotz | September 2024

Advisers, Brokerages, Computerized Investing

2024 Robo-Advice Landscape: Industry Shifts and Leading Platforms
by Ken Schapiro | June 2024

Alternative Investments, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Manager Interview

Should You Consider a Weighting in Gold?
by Thomas Winmill, Cynthia McLaughlin | November 2024

Asset Allocation, Beginning Investor

Asset Allocation Basics: How to Invest
by Anine Sus | January 2024

Asset Allocation, Feature, Fixed-Income Strategies, Portfolio Strategies, Retired Investor

The Power of Holding Some Cash in a Portfolio
by Brian Haughey | March 2024

Asset Allocation, Feature, Portfolio Strategies, Transition to Retirement

How Best to Mitigate Sequence Risk at Retirement
by Craig Israelsen | June 2024

Asset Allocation, Growth Investing, Portfolio Strategies, Value Investing

Striking the Right Balance Between Growth and Value Stocks
by Craig Israelsen | October 2024

Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies

12 Hidden Lessons From Investment History
by Paul Merriman | October 2024

Tempering the Risks of Market-Cap Weighting
by Craig Israelsen | April 2024

Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategies, Retired Investor, Retirement Planning

It's Hard to Be Great at Everything, Including Investing
by Chris Pedersen | November 2024

Beginning Investor

How to Address Debt Before Investing
by Anine Sus | July 2024

Beginning Investor, Behavioral Finance

How to Outsmart Your Investing Decisions
by Anine Sus | May 2024

Beginning Investor, Financial Planning, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

A One-Page Wealth-Building Plan for First-Time Homebuyers and Other Short-Term Goals
by Charles Rotblut | April 2024

Beginning Investor, Getting Started

What to Consider Before Investing
by Anine Sus | March 2024

Beginning Investor, Investing Basics

A Beginner’s Guide to Goal-Based Investing
by Omar Beirat | November 2024

Beginning Investor, Investing Basics, Retirement Planning

How to Start Saving for Retirement
by Anine Sus | September 2024

Behavioral Finance

The Role of Financial Stability in Achieving Life Well-Being
by Meir Statman | August 2024

Behavioral Finance, Dispatches

Higher Emotional Intelligence May Lead to Better Investing Outcomes
by Andrew Gomes | May 2024

Behavioral Finance, Dispatches, Portfolio Strategies

Discipline and Diversification: Two Big Keys for Investor Success
by Omar Beirat | May 2024

Behavioral Finance, Dispatches, Social Security

Psychological Factors Strongly Influence the Timing of Social Security Benefits
by Eunice Kim | June 2024

Bonds, Dispatches

Changing Dynamics Portend Greater Volatility in U.S. Treasuries
by Omar Beirat | December 2024

Bonds, Dispatches, Economic and Market Analysis

Yield Shift Increases Relative Attractiveness of Bonds
by Charles Rotblut | June 2024

Bonds, Dispatches, Inflation

Bond Market’s Inflation Expectations Near Fed’s Target
by Charles Rotblut | September 2024

Bonds, Feature, Fixed-Income Strategies, Interest Rates

Bond Strategies for a Shifting Interest Rate Environment
by Hildy Richelson, Stan Richelson | September 2024

Digital Assets, Editor's Note, Retired Investor

Yes, You Can Rethink Your Retirement Decisions
by Charles Rotblut | July 2024

Digital Assets, ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

Understanding and Evaluating Digital-Asset Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | July 2024

Dispatches

Adjusting Target Asset Allocation to Correct for Impending Taxes
by Grace Malone | April 2024

Higher Fixed-Income Returns Boost Safe Withdrawal Rates
by Grace Malone | March 2024

Indexers Can Exclude Some Stocks Without Affecting Returns
by Andrew Gomes | March 2024

Dispatches, Economic and Market Analysis

The Implications of High Concentration in the S&P 500
by Charles Rotblut | July 2024

Dispatches, Economic and Market Analysis, Interest Rates

Interest Rates on Savings Still High as Rate-Cut Cycle Begins
by Charles Rotblut | October 2024

Dispatches, Economic and Market Analysis, Market Actions

The S&P 500 at 5,000: Don't Be Fooled by Point Hype
by Charles Rotblut | March 2024

Dispatches, Economic and Market Analysis, Stock Strategies

Forecasting Returns Through Changes in the Language of News
by Eunice Kim | February 2024

Dispatches, Financial Planning

Informal Care Essential to Narrowing the Long-Term Care Expense Gap
by Grace Malone | February 2024

Even When Using a CPA, Taxpayers Must Ensure Their Returns Are Filed
by Andrew Gomes | January 2024

Dispatches, Level3 Passive Portfolio, Retired Investor

Level3 Withdrawal Strategy Switches Back to Normal Mode
by Charles Rotblut | January 2024

Dispatches, Market Actions

Large-Cap Stocks' Rally Rooted in Artificial Intelligence
by Charles Rotblut | August 2024

Dispatches, Mutual Funds

Minimizing Index Rebalancing Costs in Passive Funds Can Improve Returns
by Omar Beirat | July 2024

Dispatches, Retirement Planning

401(k) Managed Accounts Are an Underutilized Resource
by Max Hayes | September 2024

Projecting the Effect of Retirement Matches for Student Loan Repayments
by Eunice Kim | July 2024

Wealth and Retirement: Climate-Induced Financial Vulnerabilities
by Eunice Kim | January 2024

Dispatches, Social Security, Tax Strategies

Social Security: A Closer Look at the 2025 Adjustments
by Charles Rotblut | November 2024

Dispatches, Stock Strategies

Equity Factors That Stand the Test of Time
by Tudor Pop | December 2024

Improving the Efficiency of Multifactor Stock Strategies
by Tudor Pop | October 2024

Backtests Reveal Strength of Buffett Indicator as a Long-Term Market Predictor
by Tudor Pop | September 2024

Clickbait or Cash Cow? The Cost of Following Finfluencers
by Omar Beirat | August 2024

Institutional Trading Confirms Mispricing in Value and Glamour Stocks
by Max Hayes, Tudor Pop | August 2024

Dispatches, Stock Strategies, Value Investing

Eliminating Low-Quality and Poor Momentum Stocks Helps Sidestep Value Traps
by Omar Beirat | June 2024

Dispatches, Stocks

Buybacks Bounce Back in 2024
by Omar Beirat | November 2024

How Does the CPI Compare to the PCE Price Index as a Measure of Inflation?
by Tudor Pop | November 2024

Stocks Not Always Top Dog: A Challenge to Mean Reversion
by Eunice Kim | April 2024

Dispatches, Tax Strategies

Comparing the Standard Deduction With and Without the TCJA
by Charles Rotblut | December 2024

Second-Highest Average Tax Refund in at Least 10 Years
by Charles Rotblut | April 2024

Dispatches, Value Investing

Using Intrinsic Value to Identify Promising Value Stocks
by Omar Beirat | October 2024

Dividends, First Cut Stocks

Stocks With Consistent Dividend Increases and Positive Free Cash Flow
by John Bajkowski | September 2024

Ranking Dividend Aristocrats on Both Growth and Yield
by John Bajkowski | May 2024

Dividends, Stock Strategies

How Women (and Their Spouses) Can Thrive as Investors
by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Nancy Tengler | August 2024

Dividends, Stock Strategies, The Big Question

AAII Members Seek Dividend-Paying Stocks With Growth Prospects
by Charles Rotblut, Anine Sus, Meagan Kaloostian | May 2024

Earnings, Financial Statements, Fundamentals, Stocks

Getting to the Bottom Line: How to Read the Income Statement
by Jack Gilleland | May 2024

Editor's Note

Is Your Index Fund Too Concentrated?
by Charles Rotblut | November 2024

Managing Personal Finances in Your Later Years
by Charles Rotblut | October 2024

Preparing Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates
by Charles Rotblut | September 2024

The Valuation Playbooks of Mario Gabelli and Nancy Tengler
by Charles Rotblut | August 2024

Lookin’ for Growth in All the Global Places
by Charles Rotblut | May 2024

Reform Could Be on the Horizon for Social Security Clawbacks
by Charles Rotblut | April 2024

Don't Let the S&P 500's Milestone Blind You to Past Downturns
by Charles Rotblut | March 2024

Speculative Assets Placed Into ETFs Can Still Be Wrecking Balls
by Charles Rotblut | February 2024

Looking Beyond the S&P 500 as Rate Cuts Loom
by Charles Rotblut | January 2024

Editor's Note, Tax Strategies

A Narrow Tax Law Fix Would Be a Missed Opportunity
by Charles Rotblut | December 2024

ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, Fixed-Income Strategies

Customize Your Fixed-Income Strategy With Defined-Maturity Bond Funds
by Cynthia McLaughlin | April 2024

ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds

The Truth About High-Yield Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | September 2024

Decoding Tech Funds and ETFs to Make the Best Choice
by Cynthia McLaughlin | January 2024

ETFs and Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds, Quarterly ETF Update, Quarterly Mutual Fund Update

China and Precious Metal Funds on Top in Third-Quarter 2024
by Cynthia McLaughlin | November 2024

Growth and Digital Assets Stood Tall in First-Quarter 2024
by Cynthia McLaughlin | May 2024

ETFs and Mutual Funds, Small Cap Value Investing

Gaining Small-Cap Exposure Via Mutual Funds and ETFs
by Cynthia McLaughlin | March 2024

Exchange-Traded Funds, Feature, Portfolio Strategies

When Diversification Takes a Back Seat in Index Funds
by Brian Haughey | November 2024

Exchange-Traded Funds, Guide

The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top ETFs 2024
by AAII Staff | February 2024

Exchange-Traded Funds, Mutual Funds, Quarterly ETF Update, Quarterly Mutual Fund Update

Semiconductor and Shipping Funds on Top in Second-Quarter 2024
by Cynthia McLaughlin | August 2024

Feature, Financial Planning, Portfolio Strategies, Retired Investor

Finding the Right Retirement Allocation and Withdrawal Strategy
by Christine Benz, Cynthia McLaughlin | October 2024

Feature, Financial Planning, Retired Investor, Social Security

3 Ways to Redo Your Social Security Claim
by William Reichenstein | July 2024

How to Protect Yourself From Social Security Clawbacks
by Charles Rotblut, Terry Savage, Cynthia McLaughlin | April 2024

Feature, Growth Investing, International, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Manager Interview, Stock Strategies

What Vanguard Looks for in Innovative Global Growth Stocks
by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Michael Masdea | May 2024

Feature, Guide, Mutual Funds

The Individual Investor's Guide to the Top Mutual Funds 2024
by AAII Staff | February 2024

Feature, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Manager Interview, Value Investing

Gabelli's Insights on Value Investing Today
by Charles Rotblut, Cynthia McLaughlin, Mario J. Gabelli | August 2024

Financial Planning, Portfolio Strategies, Tax Strategies

Maximizing Retirement Income With Asset Location
by Charles Rotblut | August 2024

Financial Planning, PRISM Wealth-Building Process

A One-Page Plan for Maximizing Long-Term Wealth
by Charles Rotblut | July 2024

A One-Page Wealth-Building Plan for Leaving an IRA Inheritance
by Charles Rotblut | January 2024

Financial Planning, Retired Investor, Tax Strategies

For Qualified Charitable Distributions, Timing Is Everything
by Brian Dobbis | May 2024

Financial Statements, Fundamentals, Stocks

Money in, Money out: What the Cash Flow Statement Reveals
by Charles Rotblut | September 2024

Balance Sheet Basics: Demystifying What a Company Owns & Owes
by Jack Gilleland | July 2024

Beyond the Numbers: Getting Started With Financial Statements
by Jack Gilleland | March 2024

Financial Statements, Stocks

How Financial Statement Data Can Differ Depending on the Provider
by Wayne A. Thorp | November 2024

First Cut Stocks

S&P 500 Stocks With the Potential to Outperform in 2024
by Charles Rotblut | January 2024

First Cut Stocks, Market Actions

The S&P 500 Outcasts: Picking Up the Dropped Stocks
by John Bajkowski | November 2024

Best-Performing S&P Composite 1500 Stocks
by John Bajkowski | July 2024

Worst-Performing S&P Composite 1500 Stocks
by John Bajkowski | July 2024

Growth Investing, Investor Professor, Socially Responsible Investing

Sustainable Investing: The Difference Between Growth and Value-Based Strategies
by Wayne A. Thorp | September 2024

Member News

Member News 2024
by AAII Staff | June 2024

Portfolio Strategies, Rebalancing

How Rebalancing Helps When Downturns Strike Early
by Charles Rotblut | March 2024

Portfolio Strategies, Small Cap Value Investing, Stock Strategies

Five Key Markers Pointing to Successful Stock Investing
by Charles Rotblut | April 2024

Stock Strategies

When to Say Goodbye to a Stock: Sell Rules for Savvy Investors
by Charles Rotblut | March 2024

Tax Strategies

Guide to Tax on Your Personal Investments 2024
by AAII Staff | December 2024

Year-End 2024 Tax Planning: Maximizing Your Savings
by Charles Rotblut | December 2024