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Seven Secrets of Success for ETF Investors 4

This week, we’ve seen a fight between bulls and bears, and so far, the bears have been in control. So, is this the beginning of the pullback I’ve been fearful of for some weeks? […]

Roll the Bones

This week, we’ve seen a fight between bulls and bears, and so far, the bears have been in control. So, is this the beginning of the pullback I’ve been fearful of for some weeks?

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ETF Talk: A Technology Buzz

This week, we’ve seen a fight between bulls and bears, and so far, the bears have been in control. So, is this the beginning of the pullback I’ve been fearful of for some weeks? […]

Our Enemy, The State

"There are two methods, or means, and only two, whereby man’s needs and desires can be satisfied. One is the production and exchange of wealth; this is the economic means. The other is the uncompensated appropriation of wealth produced by others; this is the political means." –Albert Jay Nock, Our Enemy, The State A colleague […]

ETF Talk: I’m Hungry!

The recession has forced people to reevaluate many facets of their lives. Things such as a steady job, luxury goods, and a comfortable lifestyle should not be taken for granted by anyone. While people may be cutting expenses, they still need to eat. As a result, the demand for food should stay fairly steady, and […]

ETF Talk: Polishing up Silver

With inflation fears weighing on many investors’ minds during recent months, gold has become a useful hedge. But silver’s performance this summer proves that gold is not the only way to invest profitably in precious metals. Increased government spending has caused the U.S. dollar to depreciate, and investors are turning to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to […]

The Power of Ideas

"In a battle between force and an idea, the latter always prevails." –Ludwig von Mises In one of his many, many brilliant observations, Austrian School economist Ludwig von Mises succinctly reminds us about what we think has more power than any form of physical force. Ideas are what move the world, and as long as […]

ETF Talk: The Song of Singapore

Singapore’s economic outlook is not as rosy as a number of other Asian countries that are starting to see a recovery. However, the region’s budding rebound sooner or later could help to pull Singapore’s economy along for the ride. Singapore’s economy is heavily reliant on manufacturing. With demand for manufactured products generally down during the […]

The Math of Money

"Smart 2 = Money 3" –TC Luoma, Atomic Dog According to fitness writer and humorist TC Luoma, being smart "gives an individual the distinctly valuable trait of being able to conjure money out of thin air." And while this is an oversimplification, TC’s point is that intelligence usually translates into wealth. If you want to […]

Is This the Start of a Market Wane?

Today’s market pullback could be the start of a wane in the recent bear market rally. I say could be, because it’s way too early to tell if the steam has run out on Wall Street’s summer bash. I think one thing we can say about this market is that it is ripe for a […]