Determining Your Allocation at Retirement
By Charles Rotblut
There is no strategy for retirement allocation that universally applies to all investors. The best place to start is to determine your needs.
CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX)
By Wayne A. Thorp
An explanation of the so-called "fear gauge" and how it has fared in recent years.
Asset Classes Defined
By Charles Rotblut
The unique characteristics of each asset class lower risk when combined in a portfolio.
Grandparents' Gifting for College Education
By Dawn Brown
Coordination is important, since gifting can impact a grandchild's ability to get financial aid and have tax consequences.
The Importance of Book Value
By Charles Rotblut
Why the price-to-book ratio is the most effective measure of valuation.
Shadow Stock Portfolio Up 14.9% in 2010
By James B. Cloonan
The Shadow Stock Portfolio is posting good returns despite the market's volatility. Plus, find out why changes were made to the portfolio’s holdings.
Editor's Note
By Charles Rotblut
A message from the editor of the AAII Journal.
Briefly Noted
Current news items of interest to individual investors.
Letters to the Editor
Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.
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