Monthly Archives: October, 2016
Are Stop-Losses More Dangerous in Today’s Volatile Markets?
I have warned investors many times about the undependability and general riskiness of using stop-loss orders. When markets get volatile it's hard to beat the...
If More Rate Hikes are Looming, is Real Estate at Risk?
If markets really believe that Fed rate hikes are coming, will their impact be felt first in real estate markets that have enjoyed record...
State of Rhode Island Terminates Hedge Fund Investments
Back in 2013 I warned about Rhode Island's pension fund investments in high-fee hedge funds, writing here:
It has allocated 25% of its plan to...
Big Oil Companies to Focus on Shale and Acquisitions
The Wall Street Journal explains that the energy production landscape has changed for the majors.
World-wide, oil-exploration spending last year was the lowest since 2007....
How to Time Markets with Accuracy
Market timing is a tough business. Most professionals who try market timing lose. When self-directed investors pursue this strategy, the results are often dismal....