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Are Treasuries Riskier than Stocks These Days?
It is very much taken for granted that bonds, and especially treasuries, are quite a bit less risky than stocks. This isn’t quite accurate, and it’s a lot…
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Prudential Dividend Play Now Looks Solid Enough
Dividends are a nice bonus with a stock, but with common stocks, the bigger part of the story is always going to be price movement. We need to…
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Stock Markets Rise as Trade Talks Scheduled for October
President Trump’s tweet about trade talks set to resume between the U.S. and China might have been wishful thinking, but this particular wish has now been granted. There…
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Snap Snapping Back Despite Analysts’ Beliefs
Social media app Snap debuted in early 2017 and until this year was a bust by any definition. 2019 has seen the stock snap back pretty nicely and…
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U.S. Treasury Reconsidering Ultra Long-Term Bonds
Government issued bonds have traditionally had a maximum term of 30 years, but longer ones are coming into fashion. We might see some longer U.S. ones soon. When…
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Market Strategist Sees Stocks Oversold at Current Levels
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s investor position indicator has turned bearish for the first time since January. That apparently means that stocks are bearish and we should buy.…
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Looking Ahead to the Final Trimester of 2019
There are a variety of predictions out there for the final trimester of 2019, with varying outlooks for the stock and bond markets, which indicates that there is…
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Seeking Value with Two Beat Up Hedge Fund Reinsurers
The reinsurance business has taken a turn for the better lately, but some continue to struggle, especially two that are run by hedge funds. Can we find some…
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Is Buying Call Options on the VIX a Sensible Play Now?
There are various strategies that we can use to manage a stock market plunge. One of these are playing the VIX, and using options is one way to…
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Avoiding 401(k) Mistakes When Leaving Employers
Retirement accounts such as 401(k)s can be valuable tools to put you in a better financial position in retirement. It is important not to commit mistakes with them…