Topic directory

A scalable taxonomy for thousands of investor resources.

Topics turn daily publishing into a navigable library. Readers can move by asset class, decision, investor level, content format, author desk, and time-sensitive market context.

Taxonomy map
10
Top sections
30+
Topic clusters
5
Investor levels
Core categories

The top-level map for daily and evergreen publishing.

Each category should support featured content, latest stories, evergreen guides, reports, tools, and archives.

News

Market news

Daily briefings, market open, closing recap, weekly report, monthly recap, earnings, rates, and flows.

Open News
Markets

Market intelligence

Valuation, breadth, earnings, rates, inflation, recession risk, global markets, and economic calendar.

Open Markets
Investing

Evergreen investing

Foundations, behavior, planning, risk, taxes, account types, compounding, and long-term frameworks.

Open Investing
ETFs

ETF education

Index funds, ETF fees, overlap, liquidity, tracking, tax efficiency, fund roles, and comparisons.

Open ETFs
Stocks

Stock investing

Company analysis, sector analysis, quality, valuation, balance sheets, dividends, moats, and watchlists.

Open Stocks
Research

Research reports

Long-form analysis, thesis library, frameworks, case studies, model portfolios, and visual dashboards.

Open Research
Tools

Tools and calculators

Compound growth, fee drag, allocation, portfolio simulator, ETF comparison, watchlists, alerts, and clinics.

Open Tools
Learn

Academies

Investor Academy, Trading Academy, roadmaps, learning paths, certifications, quizzes, and progress tracking.

Open Learn
Portfolios

Portfolio building

Allocation, rebalancing, tax location, retirement income, policy statements, risk budgets, and reviews.

Open Portfolios
Tag systems

Topic tags designed for internal linking and future scale.

Asset tagsStocks, ETFs, index funds, bonds, cash, sectors, global equities, dividends, income, alternatives.
Decision tagsStart investing, compare funds, rebalance, evaluate stock, build portfolio, review risk, retire, withdraw.
Format tagsNews, analysis, guide, lesson, report, checklist, calculator, glossary, wiki, framework, case study.
Level tagsBeginner, builder, advanced, retirement, trading discipline, advisor-grade, institution-level.
Time tagsDaily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, evergreen, updated, historical, market cycle, archive.
Journey tagsInvestor IQ, wealth journey, goal-based investing, portfolio clinic, research lab, trading academy.
Internal linking

Every topic should create useful paths.

A scalable publication links horizontally across context and vertically from beginner explanations to advanced research.

Article to hubEvery new post links to its category hub, topic directory, archive, author desk, and related newsletter.
Article to toolGuides connect to calculators, portfolio simulator, ETF comparison, watchlist, alerts, or Portfolio Clinic.
Article to knowledgeTechnical terms link to glossary, investing wiki, academy lesson, and evergreen explainer.
Article to journeyBeginner content routes to Investor Academy; advanced research routes to Research Lab, reports, and thesis library.
Article to historyMarket news links to market history, weekly reports, monthly recaps, and archived context.
Content depth

Topic Directory visitor guide.

Browse the taxonomy that connects categories, tags, formats, and internal links.

What this page should answer

Useful information for real visitors.

Topics keep thousands of future articles discoverable.

  • What decision or question this page supports.
  • Which evidence, framework, or tool to use next.
  • How the topic connects to long-term investing behavior.
Related content

Continue from here.

Sources and references

Verify the inputs.

Value guide

How to use this page well.

This section turns "A scalable taxonomy for thousands of investor resources." into a practical resource: what it is, why it matters, how it works, how to use it, and what to do next.

Beginner guide

Start here

Start with the summary and use the related links to understand the research path.

  • Read the page summary first.
  • Open one related article or tool.
  • Save the page if it supports an ongoing decision.
Advanced use

Go deeper

Use the page to compare sources, thesis quality, assumptions, risks, and update triggers.

  • State the thesis.
  • List the evidence.
  • Record risks and what would change your view.
Common mistakes

Avoid these

  • Collecting links without a decision framework.
  • Confusing a chart with a complete thesis.
Comparison table

Beginner vs. advanced use

Beginner
Understand the concept, source, or workflow and choose one next action.
Advanced
Compare assumptions, risks, alternatives, and update triggers before acting.
Best practice
Connect this page to a written rule, saved resource, or repeatable review process.