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Yale's Endowment Money Manager David Swensen Says to Shun Corporate Bonds

Oct 7, 2010

What bonds he says are better and who should follow his advice

What Market Cap Segment Are the Best Fund Managers Favoring in the U.S.?

Aug 8, 2010

Some are saying they see the best relative valuations in decades

Interview with International Fund Manager Edward Hocknell

Jul 6, 2010

His views on economic growth, government deficits, gold, bonds and more

2-for-1 Special: The Stock Split Indicator

Jun 8, 2010

What current stock split activity many indicate about future stock prices

Using Stop Losses to Reduce Stock (and ETF/Fund) Investing Risk

May 10, 2010

Q: After reading "Using Stops in Volatile Markets," on a blog, I implemented stop losses for my stocks...I got stopped out of many of my stocks. Seeing how much the market is back up now, I am upset...

Update: An Examination of the "Dire Circumstance" of the U.S. Dollar

May 10, 2010

How much trouble is there for the U.S. dollar and how should you invest because of it?

U.S.A. Real Obligations $62 Trillion, Not $13 Trillion Debt Number

May 9, 2010

The Dow's 1000-point plunge and heading down the path of Greece and other debt burdened countries

Should You Hire an Investment Manager?

Apr 23, 2010

Many firms are now targeting customers with $100,000+ balances

Analyzing Sector Investing at Vanguard

Apr 19, 2010

Which sectors, if any, make sense for your portfolio?

Americans Say They Missed 73% Rise in S&P 500 as Economy Surged

Mar 30, 2010

Really? Could Americans be that dumb?

Are Stocks Fairly, Over- or Under-Valued?

Mar 26, 2010

After a steep decline and then stunning rise, were stocks fairly valued fairly ever in recent years?

Small Caps, Large Caps? What's a Better Value?

Mar 24, 2010

How about growth versus value stocks?

No Load Fund Analyst Newsletter Boosts Stock Allocation

Feb 22, 2010

Makes more changes in bond holdings as well

Assessing Your Current Portfolio

Feb 19, 2010

You probably have investments you'd be better off selling

U.S. Investors Piling Into Bond Funds

Feb 9, 2010

What are the expected returns and risks of bond funds going forward?

Should Your Pension Affect How You Invest Your Own Money?

Feb 5, 2010

Q: I am 60, will receive a state pension when I retire that covers all my basic expenses...my portfolio is 50% bonds and 50% stocks. Because of my pension, does the regular 50-50 wisdom apply to me, or should I have less than 50% in bonds/fixed income?

Pessimism and Caution Return

Feb 3, 2010

Is now the time to trim stock holdings before stocks fall further?

How Safe Are Government Bonds?

Dec 30, 2009

Most investors haven't a clue but this little known index provides insight

Using Satisfaction and Confidence Surveys to Make Investing Decisions

Dec 23, 2009

Polls and surveys have a constructive use when it comes to investing

No-Load Fund Analyst Makes Change to Emerging Markets' Allocation

Dec 23, 2009

Changing bond market leads to addition of new fund

Growth Versus Value Stocks

Dec 22, 2009

It's been a long debated issue...which is better and when?

Earnings Yield on Stocks: A Little Used Stock Market Indicator

Dec 22, 2009

It's flashing a buy signal in a neglected overseas market

Evaluating Corporate Bonds versus Treasury Bonds

Dec 2, 2009

Is it worth chasing corporate bond's higher yields given their greater default risk?

Investors Fleeing to Treasuries Often Don't Understand Their Options

Nov 5, 2009

Focus on TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)

Taking Advantage of the 0% Capital Gains Tax Rate

Oct 27, 2009

A surprising number of people (and strategies) can qualify

Reinvesting Cash After Moving a Retirement Account

Oct 23, 2009

Q: About 8 months ago, I moved my 401K from a former employer into cash...each month I have been buying diversified stock funds...I'm concerned about interest rates going up and what that will do to bond funds...

When Investing in Bonds, Should You Use Bond Funds or Individual Bonds?

Oct 8, 2009

Some folks misconstrue the benefits of each and miss other important considerations

Should You Invest in the S&P 500 Index?

Sep 28, 2009

Its low costs and exposure to 500 larger, mostly global companies is appealing but it has a major, often overlooked drawback.

Dogs of the Dow Investment Strategy

Aug 26, 2009

Does this simple method of investing in higher yielding, large company stocks produce market beating returns?

Stock Pickers Should Start Their Search Here

Aug 13, 2009

If you like picking your own stocks, here's a list of 72 companies with a strong dividend history and ability to pay going forward

The Best Stock Picking Resources

Aug 11, 2009

There are lots of sources but few are worth perusing...here are the best I've found

Invest More in Stocks Now to Make Up for Last Year's Losses?

Aug 6, 2009

Q: I am 65 year-old professor and thinking about retiring in about three years. I have let TIAA-CREF do my investing in my retirement plan...I want to be a bit aggressive so I can make back some of the money I lost in the market over the last year, but I don't want to lose a bunch either...

Wall Street Journal Writer Says Stocks for the Long Run Author Jeremy Siegel Used Flawed Data to Demonstrate Superiority of Stocks

Aug 5, 2009

But, as Paul Harvey would say, here's the rest of the story