Investment Strategies
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3 Sentences That Explain Investing
By Marshall JaffeWhile the market is still moving along swimmingly, here are three sentences to help ground advisors in reality.
July 25, 2014
Axel Merk: Time to Take ‘Chips Off the Table’Instability may be the new normal, portfolio manager Axel Merk warns. Is there anywhere safe to hide?
July 23, 2014
10 Best & Worst States for RetirementTaxes, sunshine and health care are among Bankrate's critera for picking a good place to retire.
July 21, 2014
Natixis to Fund Study on Investor BehaviorNatixis hopes an MIT study will help create automated, customized processes to help conflicted modern-day investors make better decisions.
July 20, 2014
What's Driving Global Demand for Rare Stamps?Experts highlight the short- and long-term factors behind the rising prices for these collectibles.
July 18, 2014
Jeremy Grantham: Market Crash ‘Not Imminent’; Bubble Still InflatingGMO's Grantham sees happy days of deal-making and another 14% increase in the S&P 500, at least, before the stock bubble is ready to pop.
July 17, 2014
This Guy Made Advisors Lose $20 Million AccountsMany RIA firms dread SEC audits, particularly unscheduled ones, but theres a new auditor in town who may be looking over your shoulder.
July 15, 2014
Why a Monkey Managing Your ETF Portfolio Could Boost ReturnsHow does an untrained monkey add value to a portfolio that trained professionals can't match?