Battle: Active Managers vs. Passive Funds
Traditional indexing, continues to have its proponents, in large part because it’s cheap and simple.
Lower Fees, the best option for ETFs?
Please consider more than Fees when choosing a Specialty ETF. For an Index-based ETF, cheaper is probably OK. Rob Carrick lists 5 criteria that should factor into your ETF purchase decision-making.
Auto Pilot Light Descending?
Share prices of car manufacturers, car rental firms, auto parts retailers (as of July 6th 2017), etc … have all been declining lately; possible a sign of a slowing economy.
Cash Flow is Queen
If Cash is King, then Cash Flow is Queen. Especially for Corporations with Payrolls, Dividends and other business matters.
When the Rules say so ‘Cash is King’ in your Portfolio
Cash is King. And that extends to Equivalents as well; liquid with 30 or 90 days.
The 1-2-3 of Value Investing
Do you like to get good Value for your money? Well, your investment portfolio in no exception in this regard.
Is your Crystal Ball broken?
Broken Indicators Mean It’s Growing Harder to Spot Troubles in the Market Link: Broken Indicators Mean It’s Growing Harder to Spot Troubles in the Market Quote1: “Analysts are losing faith in the U.S. yield curve, a tool used to forecast the direction of the economy, as it signals a recession that many see as premature.” […]
Corporate Tax Avoidance. The Precursor to Tax Reform?
You’re going to live longer, thus Tax has a greater impact on your life. Whether it be personally or through your investments. Tax Reform in the USA will also have an impact as well.
Bafflegab: Incomprehensible or Pretentious ‘Financial’ Language
Financial Literacy Month or Financial Confusion Month. Have you ever sat in front of an Advisor or a Teller and asked “What is that?” (or perhaps you should have asked that question but felt uncomfortable to do so).
Beating the Limbo Stick for Expected Earnings
How low can we forecast Earnings so that we can Beat Expectations?
