Emerging Market Stocks Up Over 110%
Emerging market stocks are up over 110% since hitting lows in March of last year. Net flows into foreign stock funds, much of it...
Stay Defensive
Confidence in the economic recovery is improving, and retail investors are moving back into equities. Here are four reasons to remain defensive in the face of this renewed optimism:
Comparing Bull Markets
Based on the historical performance of four bull markets that were preceded by devastating bear markets, the current bull market is approaching exhaustion.
The Payday Indicator
Alert! My Payday Indicator is signaling the worst environment for investors during my investment career. Conservative investors have been left with scraps on the...
Here’s the $64,000 Question
The answer to this question could determine the fate of the current bull market in stocks.
The Recovery’s Winners
The Young Research Affluence Index has outperformed the Young Research Discount Goods Index by 100% since the economic recovery began. Our chart indicates that the economic recovery has still not reached low and middle income consumers.
A Must Own Asset Class
History shows that excluding this asset class from your portfolio is a grave mistake.
Is this Round Two?
Global equity markets have sold off sharply to start 2010. The risk trade that worked so well last year is getting creamed. A flight to quality is underway. Investors are concerned over the sustainability of mounting debt and deficits of weaker Euro member states.
A Guide to 2010 Investment Returns
Investment performance in 2010 will be heavily influenced by this vital indicator.
The World’s Most Profitable Trade
In 2009, one investor earned more than the combined profits of Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart by employing a common Wall Street trading strategy-the carry trade.