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Investing in Commodities and Futures
By Alan SnyderSome of the smartest investors realized years ago that commodities and financial futures belonged in their portfolios.
January 01, 2011
Time to Leave Bonds?In his famous hit song “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers explains you got to “know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.”…
December 31, 2010
The speed of trust (part 3)In my last two columns, I mentioned a remarkable producer, Tom Brueckner.
December 31, 2010
Quiet Stock Market Close on Dec. 31 Contrasts With Roller-Coaster 2010The Dow was up 7.8 points, or 0.1%, closing at 11,577.51, on Dec. 31, 2010. The Nasdaq dropped 10.11, or 0.4%, to 2,652.87. Volume was light at 560 million shares.
December 31, 2010
3 Investment Traps for 2011Beware that sentiment extremes lead to air-pocket-like declines.
December 31, 2010
ETF and ETP Assets Crack $1 Trillion MarkExchange-traded funds still have a way to go to catch up with mutual funds, which have $11.5-plus trillion in assets
December 31, 2010
Energy ETFs Getting Lift From Rising Oil PricesRising oil prices have helped energy stocks outperform the broader market in recent months.