Stephen H Akin
Advisors Turn to Options to Protect Capital and Even Boost Returns
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Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investment has used options for many years,
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Not Since 1970
U.S. equities posted their worst first half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns,
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Stress Test
Akin Investments takes a look at the results. All big U.S. banks pass Fed's annual "stress test" in 2022 June 23, 2022 Federal Reserve Board
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 16, 20224 min read
Fiduciary Standard
Stockbroker and the Registered Investment Advisor.
They differ in two ways, A) their level of responsibility to you and B) how they get paid
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Options Trading
Speculative Trading or Investing Stephen Akin takes a look at option alternatives to stock trades and hedges
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 20223 min read
The Eagle Soars
The mint sold 147,000 ounces of American Gold Eagles in varying denominations totaling 200,500 coins. That was a 67% increase from March....
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Stephen H Akin
May 19, 20222 min read
Technical Review
A quick look at the business headlines reveals that the recent Bearish sentiment continues. Bloomberg Headlines like "Cisco (CSCO) Stock...
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Stephen H Akin
May 16, 20225 min read
National 529 Day
May 29 is nationally recognized as 529 College Savings Day, a day focused on the value of investing for future education expenses
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Stephen H Akin
May 2, 20222 min read
Bond Buyer Review
“We've had an unprecedented era of low rates," said Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investments, "Inflation really could get away from them
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 26, 20224 min read
401k Retirement Plans and "Crypto Currencies"
Akin Investment takes a look at the compliance assistance from the DOL for the use of crypto currencies in 401k retirement plans.
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Extended Hours | Caveat Emptor
Extended hours trading. Availability of pre market and after hours trading can be beneficial in some situations. Before you jump right in...
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 21, 202210 min read
Restoring Price Stability
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Let me first pause to recognize the millions who are suffering the tragic consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Options
Speculative Trading or Investing Optionality and the time value of money.
Let's begin with the most conservative.
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Energy Sanctions
Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order (E.O.) to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the US
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Force Majeure
Akin discusses "force majeure" describes those uncontrollable events (such as war, labor stoppages, or extreme weather) that are not
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 16, 20224 min read
FOMC Minutes
Akin Investments FOMC Minutes - The path of the economy continues to depend on the course of the virus.
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 10, 20225 min read
CPI index rose 7.5 percent
CPI index rose 7.5 percent
Largest 12-month increase since the period ending February 1982
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 3, 20222 min read
There's still time
Open an IRA and make your contribution before tax deadline to save on taxes.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Rising interest rates tops list of muni concerns in 2022
Rising rates

“We've had an unprecedented era of low rates," said Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investment, a registered investment advisor.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 13, 20224 min read
Your Financial Planner
What you should know about working with a financial planner.
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