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February 02, 2009 |
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Many investors seem to think the past 10 years were a waste. Early in 2008 the Wall Street Journal declared the years since 2000 “the lost decade.” That, of course, is one possible interpretation of the market’s behavior since it peaked in 2000, stumbled through a severe bear market for about three years, roared back to recovery and then fell into its current slump late in 2007.
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June 20, 2008 |
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We have all been dismayed by seeing gasoline at well over $4 per gallon, and stunned by how much it costs to “fill ‘er up” at the pump. Is the recent sharp increase in energy prices only a bubble, or is it a sustainable trend? What impact will high oil prices have on investment portfolios?
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May 30, 2008 |
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By Tom Cock
As published in Horizon Air Magazine
A financial adviser I know told me she was once on her knees rooting through a
file cabinet of records at the home of an elderly client when she came upon some
old mutual-fund statements.
“Do you still own these funds?” she asked her
client and his wife.
“I’m not sure,” said the man. “We’ll have to call and
find out.”
It turned out they did own the funds, which were in a couple
of
long-forgotten accounts worth about $300,000.That was a lucky break for
the couple. Unfortunately, some people never get their finances in order well
enough to ensure that they always know what they own and that their heirs will
find those assets.
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April 28, 2008 |
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If you participate in a 401(k) or other employer plan, you have to
designate who receives the assets when you die. Typically, you'll name
your spouse, though you might also choose a child, grandchild, or
favorite niece or nephew. You can also decide to spread the wealth by
designating multiple beneficiaries. Yet while the choice is yours, keep
in mind that it could have tax implications.
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April 28, 2008 |
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We hear the question quite often
from clients and other investors. “Is this a good time to get into the market?”
You might think any good financial advisor could answer that question without
breaking a sweat. But the question isn’t as simple as it might seem.
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April 22, 2008 |
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A decade ago, when the U.S. stock market was in its glory years,
successful investing seemed no more difficult than loading up on hot
technology stocks. It seemed that the United States was boldly leading
the world into a grand future.
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March 11, 2008 |
By Paul Merriman
Sometimes the most powerful wisdom comes in compact packages. A great
quotation can sum up a lifetime of experience in a few words, giving us
all valuable lessons. Sometimes a quote itself can tell the whole
story. But often the meaning must be teased out of it. Here are some of
my favorite examples.
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February 27, 2008 |
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Everybody’s a genius in a bull market, the old saying goes, but a bear market creates fear, uncertainty and costly mistakes.
The conventional definition of a bear market is a decline in prices of 20 percent or more, lasting at least two months. Whether Wall Street is in a bear market right now depends on what is being measured. But there’s no question this market has unsettled many investors.
Here are 10 ways to avoid permanent losses and crash-proof your portfolio ...
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February 08, 2008 |
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Many people are feeling beaten up by the stock market over the past few
months, and I’m often asked for market commentary. What do I think is
happening? When will things get better? Should I get out now before
things get worse? What’s the right thing to do?
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January 31, 2008 |
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By Dennis Tilley
Director of Alternative Investments
Do commodities have a rightful place in a broadly
diversified portfolio? The obvious answer seems to be yes, they do. However,
after a lot of careful study and thought we have concluded that the right
answer is still no, they don’t.
Commodity prices across the board are at all time
highs. Experts say the world is running
out of natural resources and that production will not keep up with the rising
demand from fast growing emerging economies.
From a portfolio point of view, commodities also have
attractive characteristics. While
commodity prices are quite volatile, they tend to zig and zag independently of
stock and bond prices. Due to the
uncorrelated price movements, adding a small amount of commodity exposure can
actually lower overall portfolio risk
for a given expected return.
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