Videos

What do men's underwear, lipstick sales, cardboard boxes, and trash collection all have in common? Believe it or not, they've all been used as economic indicators. As leadership at the Federal Reserve changes, investors are wondering what signals may matter most in the years ahead. Watch this short video to learn about some of the unusual indicators economists have followed over the years.

Most investors see a stock price. Professional investors spend time understanding what a company is actually worth. In this video, Jason McCaleb explains a simple analogy that illustrates how market emotions can cause prices to swing away from a company's true value—and why research matters. If you'd like to learn more about how we can help you reach your long-term financial goals through our investment philosophy.