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ETF Talk: Apple Sweetens up Technology ETF
Apple’s blockbuster earnings announcement late yesterday showed that consumers still have a voracious appetite for the newest gadgets. To profit from that trend, consider buying Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK). Thanks in large part to the sale of 37 million iPhones in the fourth quarter of 2011, Apple today became the world’s largest company, […]
Easy Money Until 2014
Today, we received word from the Federal Reserve that it’s going to be easy money at least until the end of 2014. The Fed flat-out stated that it isn’t likely to raise interest rates for about three years, and that’s much later than the central bank’s previous call for rates to remain at rock-bottom levels […]
Of Principle and Parties
“There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle.” –Alexis de Tocqueville Men of principle are rare, and they are even rarer in politics. Keep this notion in mind when you make your choice for the next chief executive of the United States. Wisdom about […]
ETF Talk: Low-Volatility Funds Offer Reduced Risk
Halfhearted optimism could be the phrase that best describes how investors are feeling, as we’ve seen a nice rally during the past two weeks of trading. With few, if any, of the major headwinds having been resolved yet, we also can expect the market to be susceptible to significant volatility in 2012. Fortunately for cautious […]
If There’s Buying, it Must be January
Stocks are off to a solid start in 2012. So far this year, the S&P 500 Index is up about 2%. Of course, a move higher in stocks at the beginning of the year is a common phenomenon. In fact, there’s even a name for it — it’s called “the January effect.” The […]
Remember, it’s Still Government
“My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.” –Thomas Jefferson The Republican presidential primaries are in full swing, and I know many Alert readers are following the results with keen interest. But just remember that whatever the outcome, government is still government. And the less government […]
ETF Talk: A Proven Formula is Diversification and Income
A diversified approach to investing has proven to be a wise strategy to deal with market volatility, especially during the past six months. Dividend-paying stocks also have shown their worth during that time as the market’s direction varied going into 2012. One of the best ways to enhance your portfolio with both diversification and dividend- […]
Europe’s Got the World on Hold
After a bullish inaugural day of 2012 trading, the market has been essentially flat. So far this year, stocks in the S&P 500 Index are up about 1% on relatively light trading volume. One reason for the trepidation in the market right now is Europe. In fact, you might say that Europe’s got the […]
On Quality and Success
“Our goal is to make the best devices in the world, not to be the biggest.” –Steve Jobs The late, great Apple co-founder always focused first on making a quality product. That’s because when your product is the best, success usually follows. As we begin 2012, I want you to focus on the […]
ETF Talk: Finding Opportunity on the Farm
Our farming communities remain a vital sector of the U.S. economy. If you are a part of this community, there is no doubt that you are one of the more knowledgeable people in the country when it comes to the commodity markets. Corn, soybeans and wheat can be seen growing across America and each of […]
Jim Woods is a 30-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor.
His books include co-authoring, “Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution,” and “The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse.” He’s also ghostwritten many books and articles, as well as edited content for some of the investment industry’s biggest luminaries. Read more about Jim Woods.
