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A Sane Explanation for Insane Behavior
It seems like no week goes by without another action by the SEC alleging insider trading or other misconduct by members of the securities industry. This week was no exception. According to a litigation release issued Feb. 17, 2012,the SEC … Continue reading
Morningstar’s Fund Manager of the Year: A Slippery Slope
I previously cautioned investors about the perils of relying on various lists of “best fund managers.” One of the most popular of these lists is issued annually by Morningstar, which annually designates a “Fund Manager of the Year” in various … Continue reading
Your Broker Has No Clue
I am fascinated by the way most people invest, because it is demonstrably wrong. Here’s how you probably pick your mutual funds. Your broker calls and tells you about a mutual fund he believes is right for your portfolio. The … Continue reading
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
The financial media was all atwitter when Standard and Poor’s downgraded the credit rating of nine European countries on Jan. 13, 2012. France and Austria lost their triple-A rating. CNBC’s reaction was typical. It described this event as “a Black … Continue reading
Dirty Tricks Brokers Use to Get Your Business
Brokers and advisors like to describe their activities in terms indicating the benefits they bestow upon their clients. “Wealth manager” is one of my favorites, because it conveys the impression that using them is likely to increase your wealth. Using … Continue reading
The Right Focus Can Improve Your 2012 Returns
Many investors will focus on the wrong ball when making investment decisions for the New Year. For these investors, the light at the end of the tunnel could be a freight train. The international and domestic stock markets were negative … Continue reading
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Embrace Uncertainty
I hear a lot of concern about uncertainty in the market. This is understandable. Our domestic economy remains on thin ice, with dangerously high unemployment and record deficits. The recovery is agonizingly slow. The situation in Europe is even more … Continue reading
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Politics and Investing: A Deadly Mix
The views of the Republicans running for office are getting a lot of air time. Whatever the relative merits of these candidates, investors might be misled by some of the spirited dialogue. Two issues stand out as having the potential … Continue reading
2011 Winners Can Make You a 2012 Loser
Everyone wants to be a stock market winner. There were some big winners in 2011. Investors in US TIPS did great. This index tracks U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity, are rated investment … Continue reading
Einstein’s Theory… of Investing
As legend has it, when Einstein died, he met two men and a woman outside the pearly gates. Always one to strike up a conversation, he asked them about their IQs. The woman said her IQ was 190. Einstein was … Continue reading
