Income and Capital Preservation: An Investor Case Study
Since 2014, the Crawford Managed Income Strategy has offered its investors protection against both principal erosion and permanent loss of capital.
Dividend Growth: The Silent Factor in Investing
We often refer to dividend increases as “the silent factor.” Why? Because dividend growth as it is occurring garners small attention among most investors.
Interview with Chris Kendrick, CPA: Senior Research Analyst
How would you describe your investment philosophy or approach?
Benefit of Working with CIC - Total Investment Return
It is important to distinguish among income, yield, and total investment return.
Benefit of Working with CIC - Preservation of Capital
We consider preservation of capital to be a primary investment objective of any portfolio.
Benefit of Working with CIC - Income and Growth of Income
Owning income-producing securities is an important and differentiating element of working with Crawford Investment Counsel.
ESG Investing
There are a range of approaches that can be taken when it comes to developing a portfolio that incorporates both individual values and financial goals
Investing in a Recession
A quick review of history reveals that the U.S. economy experiences a recession, on average, about every five to six years.
The Great Debate: Income Vs. Total Return
One of the contested issues in financial planning is whether income generated by investments matters beyond its contribution to total return...
Quality as an Investment Criterion
We believe that quality is a very important factor in portfolio management, but that it is fundamentally different from other investment criteria
Virtues and Constraints of High Quality Stock Ownership
It is rare to meet an investor who openly admits a desire to invest in low quality stocks.
