Kent Thune

Kent Thune

InvestorPlace Contributor

Kent Thune, CFP, is a financial professional that helps individuals and businesses achieve their goals through a variety of delivery methods, including investment advice, financial planning and writing. Kent is the owner of a registered investment advisory firm, Atlantic Capital Investments, LLC, and has been providing investment management services for clients all around the U.S. for 22 years. Although he shares his best ideas with his clients, Kent has been writing on mutual funds, ETFs, and capital markets for more than 10 years and has been published at some of the world’s most widely read websites, such as Seeking Alpha, Kiplinger, MarketWatch, The Motley Fool, The Balance, and InvestorPlace.

Recent Articles

3 Best MLP Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you are looking for an investment vehicle with current high yield, favorable tax treatment, and a connection to the growing U.S. energy industry, look no further than MLPs and MLP funds.

ZROZ: Why Is This Bond ETF Up 30% This Year?

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

When a bond fund rips off 30% gains in a year, it merits a closer look. Here's why the Pimco 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury (ZROZ) is crushing it.

3 High-Yield Money Market Accounts

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Don't let your cash do nothing but collect dust until you use it. Check out these three high-yield money market accounts.

3 Solid REIT Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

REIT funds are having an outstanding year, and REITs just became a more compelling buy for investors to consider now.

The 3 Best Short-Term Bond Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

With a rise in interest rates coming closer, now is a good time to consider buying one of these three best short-term bond funds.

Best Mutual Funds That Act Like Hedge Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Today's uncertain and volatile environment calls for a good hedging strategy. Check out these mutual funds that act like hedge funds.

2 Great European Dividend Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

A pair of dividend funds -- a mutual fund and an ETF -- provide a couple different ways to generate yield out of European stocks.

4 Alternative Uses for a Roth IRA

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you understand the rules and exemptions of the Roth IRA, it becomes much more than a retirement savings vehicle.

Is Now a Good Time for TIPS Funds?

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

With inflation at low levels, prices for TIPS funds are attractive, especially if you believe higher inflation is just around the corner.

Asset Location: Your Guide to Tax-Efficiency

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

The most important aspect of tax-efficient investing is asset location. Here's why.

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