American Investment Services, Inc.
American Investment Services, Inc. (AIS) is an S.E.C. Registered Investment Adviser founded in 1978. AIS is wholly-owned by the non-profit scientific and educational organization the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). Our investment approach is consistent with AIER's scientific research findings, as described in their popular book How to Invest Wisely. We are governed by a Board of Directors appointed by AIER.
We provide low-cost independent Asset Management Services to individuals (including IRAs), estates, trusts, retirement plans and charitable organizations. We publish the Investment Guide, a monthly newsletter. We are also the developers of a rigorously researched, disciplined approach to large-cap value stock selection which we call the "High Yield Dow" strategy and one of a select group of advisors specifically qualified to provide clients with access to fund products from Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA).
Download our brochure, or Download Form ADV Part II. Please contact us for more information.
Investment Guide (login required)
- Aug. 2010 - The Search for Income
- Jul. 2010 - The Perils of Predicting
- June 2010 - Reforming Financial Regulation
- May. 2010 - The Sovereign Debt Crisis and Your Portfolio
- Apr. 2010 - Government versus Goldman
- Mar. 2010 - Active Managers versus Free Markets
- Feb. 2010 - Is There Alpha in Norway?
- Jan. 2010 - New Year's Resolutions
Latest News
- Second Quarter 2010 AIS President's Letter to Clients
- Letter from the AIS President Regarding Asset and Money Market Protections at Our Custodians
- Market Response to Financial Crisis- The market is a complex mechanism that factors all relevant information and expectations into securities prices.
- Cutting through the Confusion: Where to Turn for Help with Your Investments (published by the Coalition for Investor Education)
Find out more about our low-cost professional asset management services. Complete and submit the AIS Financial Appraisal Form. We will provide a portfolio evaluation and recommendation report at no cost or obligation.
