-Poor Richard, 1745. An Almanack for the Year.
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American Investment Services, Inc.
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 research methodology, as described in their popular book How to Invest Wisely. AIS was founded in 1978 and is registered with the S.E.C. under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. We are governed by a Board of Directors appointed by AIER.
We provide Asset Management Services to individuals (including IRAs), trusts, endowments, 401(k) plans, foundations, pension funds, and organizations. We also publish the Investment Guide, a monthly newsletter. We are 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).
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Latest News
- Fourth Quarter 2009 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 throught the Confusion: Where to Turn for Help with Your Investments (published by the Coalition for Investor Education)
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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.

