As we head into the second half of 2019, the financial markets are telling us two stories. The first is the equity markets. If you pay attention to just the S&P 500, which most people […]
As I write almost exclusively on the topic of ETFs and mutual funds and have a website called ETF Focus, it’s probably not difficult to assume that I’m an ardent defender of ETFs and how […]
The graphic below is the 5-day chart for the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). Notice anything unusual on it? See that big long candlestick? That’s right at the moment that the FOMC announced at its Tuesday […]
Over at ETFdb.com, I just finished up writing a five-piece series on options income strategies using ETFs. It’s primarily written for beginners and those who haven’t traded options in the past but I’m sure options […]
Reviewing predictions from the year just ended is one of my favorite columns to write. While it’s easy to cherry pick the winners and give yourself a pat on the back, I like to instead […]
There’s no question that Netflix has rewarded its shareholders handsomely over the past several years. Since the beginning of 2012, Netflix stock has risen an astonishing 1,100%. That, however, is in the past. Netflix is […]
As expected, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday by 25 points to a target range of 50-75 basis points. During the press conference, Janet Yellen noted that “near term risks to the economic […]
Target date funds have built a reputation as one of the easiest choices that both novice and experienced investors could make when selecting a vehicle for retirement. They provide an investment that you can almost […]
Vanguard has long been known as the low-cost leader in the mutual fund industry. If it has its way, it will soon be known as the leader in the ETF universe as well. That title […]
Individual investors seeking to generate reliable monthly income from their portfolios often turn to securities such as bonds, money market funds and certificates of deposit (CDs) for interest and dividend payments. Individual stocks can also […]
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