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.
Inflation Worries: Real or Imagined?
Investors are currently engaged in an interesting conversation, one that addresses what could be a major shift in the economic profile of our country.
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
Presidential Elections In Perspective
As summer turns to fall, interest in the presidential election is heating up. As has been the case in the past.
Terrible Economy Surging Stock Market
The last four months have presented investors with a situation unlike any other in the history of the U.S. economy and stock market
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.
