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....

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Are You Living Your Best Retirement Life Like They Are?

In my conversation with you, we talked about how...

Good as Gold: Will Ron Paul Audit the Fed?

The price of gold has reached new highs. In...

How’s Your Margin of Safety for Fixed Income?

You might be getting flooded with emails about “guaranteed”...

January CPI Growth Driven by Shelter, Energy, and Food Prices

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the...

U.S. Seeks Access to Ukrainian Resources

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Ukraine this week...

Turkey’s Energy Dilemma: Coal Reliance vs. Nuclear Ambition

Gavin Maguire of Reuters reports that Turkey, Europe's top...

Trump Urges Europe to Boost Defense Spending

John Paul Rathbone of the Financial Times reports that...

China’s Export Rush to Beat US Tariffs Hits New High

Shanghai’s port traffic hit a record 5 million containers...

Vanguard, Bogle, Young and Your First Grade Teacher

I know that you know Vanguard lowered its fees...

February RAGE Gauge: Are We Having Fun Yet?

Are we having fun yet? What did you expect?...