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ETF Talk: Let’s Get Back to Basics
I thought that this week we should review some of the basic "rules" behind investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I have been touting ETFs as excellent investment growth vehicles, but anything that is new to you can be a little tricky. Rule One: Diversification ETFs are flexible investments — you can buy options, go short, […]
Another Failure of the State
By now, all of us know about troubled Toyota Motor Co. and its massive recall issues. But on Tuesday, we found out that way back in late 2007, officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) actually knew about this problem. According to an Associated Press story, State Farm insurance said it noticed an […]
Welcome to Market Purgatory
To say that the bears have been firmly in control of the equity markets during the past several weeks would be stating the obvious. However, the sharp decline we’ve witnessed in the broad market hasn’t been straight down. The market has experienced several volatile turnaround days, including last Friday and again on Tuesday. In fact, […]
The Wisdom of On Liberty
“If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.” –John Stuart Mill, On Liberty The philosopher, whose work is nearly synonymous with utilitarianism, […]
Mutual Funds Are Hazardous to Your Wealth — 2/9/2010
The market sold off sharply in the second half of January, and this rapid descent has me very concerned for investors holding large allocations to domestic, international and high-yield mutual funds. What we could be seeing here is the start of a more prolonged correction in the markets. The end of this market rally — […]
ETF Talk: Not Your Father’s Precious Metals — Part II
The rollout of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on precious metals other than gold and silver is well worth bringing to your attention. Last week, I featured a fund that invests in platinum and this week, I will introduce you to a fund that is tied to a different precious metal, palladium. It would not surprise […]
Watch My Live MoneyShow Webcast
As we begin 2010, we are entering what likely is a new era in the investing and financial landscape. Now is the time to prepare and execute a safe and profitable investment plan for the year ahead. It is with that in mind that I proudly invite you to tune in for this LIVE Webcast […]
The Taxes Are Coming, the Taxes Are Coming!
President Obama just submitted a new, 10-year federal budget that has me very worried. The primary reason for my concern is tax hikes. As I expected, the mammoth $3.8-trillion budget for the next fiscal year raises taxes on businesses and upper-income households by $2 trillion over 10 years. And after what could be called very […]
Bouncing about the 50-Day Average
Have the last couple of weeks of trading been the start of a typical correction, or is it just a short-term pullback? Or, is what we’re seeing the start of the big, bad sell-off everyone fears? I think it’s much too early to tell for certain, but one way to monitor things objectively is to […]
Mutual Funds Are Hazardous to Your Wealth 4
From peak to trough, the S&P 500 Index fell more than 5% last week. This kind of rapid descent has me very concerned for investors holding large allocations to domestic, international and high-yield mutual funds. What we could be seeing here is the start of a more prolonged correction in the markets. The end 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.
