
A look at the chart for SLV from September 2007 to August 2008 (11 months) and from November 2010 to October 2011 (11 months) is remarkably similar – almost identical in fact. Therefore, if silver continues to trace out a similar path to what transpired in 2008, what are the possible implications for stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and precious metals? Take a look at the following 19 charts for some possible outcomes. Words: 731
October 18th, 2011 | Posted in Asset Allocation,Investing | Read More »
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the U.S. economy in 2011 [but not for U.S. stocks if the history of] the Presidential Cycle is any indication. The third year of a president’s [four year] term is typically the strongest producing an average annual gain of 14.12% for the S&P 500 and, under Democratic leadership, that number moves even higher to an average gain of 17.7%! Words: 436
December 25th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
It would seem these days that, with bonds, CDs and money market funds paying less than the rate of inflation, serious consideration should be given to S&P 500 stocks that high dividend yields. The number are few (17) but when you take into account the dividends paid out relative to earnings, the extent and consistency of dividend growth over the years and trading at a relatively low price to earning ratio the choices only 2 make the cut. Words: 740
August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
The dividend approach isn’t likely to make you a mint overnight – and holding dividend stocks can be about as exciting as watching grass grow – but if you’ve ever gone on vacation, you’ve likely been amazed by just how much your grass can grow in a week. In the end, I can assure you, the effort will be well worth it. Words: 1395
June 20th, 2010 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
The average yield of dividend stocks in the Dow Jones index is now 2.9%. The S&P 500 sports 15 stocks with dividend yields above 6%. Those are pretty attractive yields for income investors, given that a money market account currently offers less than a 1% return. Words: 606
March 10th, 2010 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
We think investors will profit most — and with the least risk — by buying shares of well-established, dividend-paying stocks with strong business prospects. Words: 387
March 4th, 2010 | Posted in Investing | Read More »