Recent Articles
What Bonds’ Rolling Correction Says About the Future
Mar. 15, 2013, 11:34 am EDT – The bond market is now nearly eight months past its peak, but the decline has been gradual thus far. Is this slow-motion downturn just what the Federal Reserve wants? More
What’s Next for the Emerging Markets?
Mar. 14, 2013, 1:39 pm EDT – Slowing growth and a stronger U.S. dollar have contributed to severe underperformance for the emerging markets so far in 2013. Is this a buying opportunity, or is more pain in store? More
Get Your S&P 500 Kicks With Equal Weight
Mar. 12, 2013, 8:25 am EDT – The Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF has outperformed the SPY by a wide margin for years. Is it finally time for investors to rethink their core U.S. equity holding? More
Bull Market? Not for Mining Stocks
Mar. 6, 2013, 1:23 pm EDT – Mining stocks have missed the boat on the rally in the broader market due to concerns about China's economy. Does this make mining shares a value, or is there still danger in this group? More
10 Top Stock Charts to Watch in March
Mar. 1, 2013, 8:55 am EDT – Instead of waiting for a new high in the major indices, look to the technology, materials and retail sectors for trading opportunities. More
Foreign Bond ETFs: There’s Opportunity, But You Have to Hunt
Feb. 28, 2013, 8:40 am EDT – The only way to earn meaningful yield from international bond ETFs is to take on more risk, but there still are some compelling long-term opportunities in emerging markets. More
The Hidden Dangers of Low-Volatility ETFs
Feb. 26, 2013, 6:15 am EDT – Low-volatility ETFs can limit downside risk in falling markets, but is this enough to compensate for the funds' hidden risks? More
Is the ‘Macro Trade’ Over?
Feb. 25, 2013, 1:35 pm EDT – For the first time in a long time, investors are seeing a benefit from portfolio diversification. Is this the beginning of a new trend, or just a brief interruption? More
Consumer Staples No Longer a Sure Bet
Feb. 21, 2013, 12:15 pm EDT – Stocks in the consumer staples sector are seen as being a defensive option if the markets hit turbulence, but high valuations are making the outlook less certain. More
Don’t Overreact to Yesterday’s Big VIX Move
Feb. 21, 2013, 8:20 am EDT – The VIX index is making news for its big jump on Wednesday, but big, single-day VIX moves haven't been a reliable indicator of market direction. More
