Investment Insights by Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

A 5‑minute investor briefing for people who want clarity now, not regrets later. Written by a former Director of Manager Research and Chief Market Strategist, with market commentary, investor education, and premium fund & ETF research.

By Alan F. Skrainka

Jun 12•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

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Diversify Beyond the Magnificent 7 - Revisited

Eight months later: Still Magnificent?

Jun 15•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

This Small Cap Fund has Outperformed 93% of its peers over the past 10 years

Executive Summary

Jun 5•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

How to Survive a Stock Market Melt-up

Market melt-ups can be as dangerous as stock market meltdowns.

Jun 3•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

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Price Matters

What every investor should ask before the next big IPO

May 27•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

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How to Use AI to Make Money — and How People Lose It

Millions are starting to take financial advice from AI.

Jun 22•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

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This Bond Fund Has Beaten Its Benchmark Every Calendar Year Since 2019

Executive Summary

Jun 18•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA

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Fund Family Analysis: Fidelity

Who Fidelity Is and How It Invests

Jun 11•Alan F. Skrainka, CFA