March 28, 2024
Bond market Masterclass | Saffron Capital
Published by Brad Horn on March 28, 2024
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Download – Bond Market Masterclass

The Bond Market MasterClass was taught March 27, 2024 at the Magrath Library, UofM St. Paul campus. The Bond Market MasterClass navigates the intricate world of fixed income markets. The bond market can be daunting since there are so many different kinds of fixed income securities.  The course reviewed each […]
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December 6, 2023
S&P 500 Earnings Forecast | Investment Management | Saffron Capital | Minneapolis MN
Published by Brad Horn on December 6, 2023
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S&P 500 Earnings Forecasts – 4Q.2023

S&P 500 Earnings Forecasts – 4Q.2023 Prelude to Earnings Season The S&P 500 index saw year-on-year earnings growth for 4.8% in the third quarter.  It’s now time to consolidate net income forecasts by company for the fourth quarter to see earnings growth estimates for the large-cap index and its eleven […]
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October 23, 2023
ETF Fund Flows | Saffron Capital LLC
Published by Brad Horn on October 23, 2023
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ETF Fund Flows: October 20, 2023

ETF Fund Flows – October 20, 2023 ETF fund flows define the net dollar inflows and outflows for exchange traded funds over predefined periods.  Fund flows are useful to identify market trends.  The data broadly reveals the rotations investors make as they shift their funds across different assets, market sectors, […]
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September 8, 2023
Published by Brad Horn on September 8, 2023
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7 Signs It’s Time To Hire a Financial Advisor

7 Signs Its Time to Hire A Financial Advisor People often wonder if now is the right time for them to hire a financial advisor. And if not now, then when? While almost anyone could benefit from working with a financial advisor, there are certain times in life where it […]
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August 28, 2023
Published by Brad Horn on August 28, 2023
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New Law Impacts the 401k Catch-Up Rule

Last week, the IRS announced new changes to the 401k catch-up rule.  Previously, the IRS required  high-earners to place their catch-up savings in Roth  accounts with no immediate tax benefit.  The new rule allows savers age 50 and older to make catch-up contributions to pre-tax accounts for two more years.  […]
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August 14, 2023
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Published by Brad Horn on August 14, 2023
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How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA

How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA Introduction to QCDs A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is an allocation from an individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualifying charity.  Internal Revenue Code Section 408(d)(8) contains the guidelines for doing a QCD. This article summarizes the rules in simple […]
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July 9, 2023
Published by Brad Horn on July 9, 2023
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ETF Fund Flows: July 7, 2023

ETF Fund Flows – July 07, 2023 ETF fund flows define the net dollar inflows and outflows for exchange traded funds over predefined periods.  Fund flows are useful to identify market trends.  The data broadly reveals the rotations investors make as they shift their funds across different assets, market sectors, […]
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May 18, 2023
ETF Fund Flows | Saffron Capital | Minneapolis
Published by Brad Horn on May 18, 2023
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ETF Fund Flows

ETF Fund Flows – May 17, 2023 ETF fund flows define the net dollar inflows and outflows for exchange traded funds.  Fund flows are useful to identify market trends.  The data broadly reveals the rotations investors make as they shift their funds across different assets, market sectors, or indexes.  The […]
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May 19, 2022
US Equity Average Returns | Saffron Capital
Published by Brad Horn on May 19, 2022
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The Bumpy Road to Average Returns

The Bumpy Road to Average Returns Since 1926, the US stock market has rewarded investors with an average annual return of about 10%. But it’s important to remember that performance in any given year may be sky-high, extremely poor, or somewhere in between.  For example: Annual returns came within two […]
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March 15, 2022
Retirement Planning MasterClass Minneapolis
Published by Brad Horn on March 15, 2022
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Retirement Planning MasterClass

Retirement Planing MasterClass The Retirement Planning Masterclass was created to help you to better structure your retirement and investment plans, to better manage risk, and to preserve a comfortable lifestyle. Live Online Tuesdays, April 19 & 26 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Concordia University Saturdays, April 23 & 30 Time: 10:00am-11:30am 282 Concordia […]
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