The U.S. Federal Reserve surprised the market last week by raising the U.S. discount rate by a quarter of a point (0.25%). Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke insists the rate hike…
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Exchange-Traded Funds Have Grown Up
Not long ago, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were hardly ever considered as an investment option for retail investors. While many investors had heard of them, they were generally considered to be…
An Investment For Pessimists
When it comes to investments with exotic sounding names, it’s hard to beat inverse-leveraged exchange-traded funds. Then again, it’s also hard to beat them when the market is sinking. Given…
Welcome Back To 10,000 … Sort Of
“Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1999.” Prince There was much celebrating on Oct. 14, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 10,000. It was the first…
No Recovery For Most Investors
Two factors make reaching the 10,000 milestone for the Dow what Dorsey Wright calls “the quintessential Pyrrhic victory” for many investors around the world. First, bond funds attracted net deposits…
Knowing When To Sell
“Investors spend most of their time deciding what stock to buy. They spend little if any time thinking about when and under what circumstances their stock should be sold. This…
Why Diversification Matters
Diversification is a term most investors understand as “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” While that phrase captures the essence of what not to do with your investments,…
Financial Advisors: Making Sense of All of Your Options
As you seek help with your investment decisions, it’s useful to understand the different types of financial professionals and how each can help you achieve your various financials goals. Are…