Why Dividends Matter: Stock Price Appreciation
Looking for a way to invest where the odds are in your favor, and in which you are, in our opinion, almost assured of investment success?
Always Higher, Never Lower
The projected deadline for a government shutdown is June 1, as tax receipts collected through April 15, 2023 were slightly lower than originally forecasted. Why should this be watched more closely than usual?
Dividend Integrity: Now More Than Ever!
Given the current environment, we believe now is a particularly good time to revisit and reemphasize our commitment Dividend Integrity.
Inflation Update: More Work to Be Done
Realistically, a lot of work lies ahead to get inflation under control. However, from an economic point of view, it is essential that the inflation problem be solved.
Stocks: Rent or Own?
Today, many are effectively “renting” stocks in an attempt to create short-term trading gains, rather than owning equities for long-term total investment return.
Buyback Is Not a Dirty Word
We invest in companies that pay a dividend, and we prefer this over share repurchase.
Why Dividends Matter: Income & Growth of Income
When all the attractive attributes of dividends are considered, among the most favorable is the fact that the income component of total investment return is always positive.
Evolutions: Crawford Small Cap Strategy
At the end of 2022, the Crawford Small Cap Strategy celebrated its eleventh birthday.
Why Are So Many Gamblers Looking to Be Zeroed Out?
Our process and these companies weren’t built in a day, and serious investors should remember that wealth rarely comes from short-sighted endeavors.
Real Estate Investing with a Private Equity Mindset
At Crawford, we will continue to invest in publicly traded real estate with a private equity mindset, while offering something many others cannot provide everyone today: liquidity.
The Year of Triple Tightening
We define triple tightening as the Fed raising interest rates, the Fed’s balance sheet shrinking, and reduction in fiscal programs to recipients.
Reaching for Yield and Landing in Failure
We will continue to evaluate our bank holdings on an individual basis with a keen eye on managing overall risk.