The amount of evidence stacking up that…mutual funds…do not provide value for their investors is just staggering…While there are certainly signs that the public’s tolerance of excessive fees and executive pay is falling, the likelihood of significant structural change in the finance industry is still remote. Given such a backdrop the probability remains that investors in funds will, on average, continue to underperform their benchmarks. So what is an investor to do? [Read on!] Words: 830
February 6th, 2012 | Posted in Asset Allocation,Investing | Read More »
Now that Q4 is underway, investors are scrambling to find the right asset class for this rocky environment. Last quarter wreaked havoc on a number of investments and portfolios alike, as the global economy seems to be on a downward spiral. Given the current environment, various investors have flocked to their favorite safe havens to wait out the storm. Gold is perhaps the most popular safe haven in troubled markets, though its actual use as a metal is relatively low. As such, there has been much speculation over whether or not the metal is overvalued, scaring a number investors out of gold and into another precious metal, silver. Words: 3422
October 7th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
It is no longer a matter of whether or not you should buy gold and/or silver but, rather, which type of investment(s) and how much. You don’t need a lot but you do need some – and here’s a primer on just what type of investment vehicles are available and recommendations on just how much you should buy. Words: 1086
May 8th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver | Read More »
I usually tell you about opportunities I see in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how you can grab them but today I want to give you a list of some ETFs I think you should absolutely NOT buy! Words: 1158
February 18th, 2010 | Posted in Investing,Mutual/ETFunds | Read More »
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