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October 1, 2009

 As regular readers of the Alert know, I am a huge fan of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). An ETF is like a virtual basket of stocks that usually tracks a specific index or sector. To put it another way, ETFs are like a homologous species of mutual funds that allow investors to buy into a specific area […]

A Gross Bet on Deflation

October 1, 2009

 He’s one of the most respected bond fund managers around, and he’s had a really good track record of making correct calls on the equity and credit markets over the past decade. I am speaking here about Bill Gross, the PIMCO chief.   Gross has gone from a Treasury bond skeptic to a Treasury Bond buyer. […]

A Fool and His Money

October 1, 2009

I’ve received a number of emails from Alert readers, and from my investment advisory services subscribers, concerning the recommendations that we be patient and pick our spots carefully at this precarious market juncture. All of those emails were positive, and I am very happy that so many readers “get it” when it comes to exercising […]

The Wise Sound of Dolby

October 1, 2009

"I think a lot of developments start with the desire of the developer to get what he really wants so that he can use it. It’s not just the technical fascination or the business opportunity."  — Ray Dolby    Inventor Ray Dolby certainly understood that to get things done, you must first love doing it. […]

Mark Your Calendars

October 1, 2009

In my line of work, I often get emails that are very gratifying. This month, I thought I’d share one such email with you that you also can be a part of. Here’s the text straight from my inbox. Dear Mr. Fabian:  Thank you so much for making 2009 another very successful year for The […]

Obama Impact on Your Money, Part II

October 1, 2009

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, we conducted the second installment of our teleconference on "The Obama Impact on Your Money." Judging by the slew of emails I received, the event was a resounding success. I want to thank everyone who joined us on the call. I know many of you have been interested in the material […]

ETF Talk: Change We Can Believe in for Your 401(k)

October 1, 2009

Although exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) are finding their way into the portfolios of many investors, they have yet to make much headway in 401(k) retirement plans. But that situation could start to change. If current drawbacks to using ETFs in 401(k) plans are resolved, the ETF industry would gain increased working capital, heightened revenues and earnings, and […]

The Political Quotient

October 1, 2009

 "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." — Barack Obama Change. That’s been the rallying cry of candidate Obama, and now President Obama, since he vaulted into the political limelight. Well, one […]

Focused on Falling Yields

October 1, 2009

  Regular readers of the Alert know that I often present charts of key market indicators such as the S&P 500 Index, oil, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of leading market segments such as China. Today, I want to take a look at an equally important, yet not as closely followed market measure, long-term Treasury bond […]

The Wisdom of the Wealth of Nations

September 16, 2009

"Give me that which I want, and you shall have this which you want." –Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations In this brilliant and ultra-pithy statement, the great Adam Smith gives us the essence of capitalism and free trade. For the country’s sake, I hope that at […]

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