ETFs
3 Ways To Survive The Next Crash
There are plenty of misconceptions about investment systems. It’s an esoteric field, so I’m not surprised. Most on the outside tend to think of systems as mysterious, robot-driven, “black box” investment things. But the reality isn’t that mysterious or complicated. A systematic investment strategy starts with an idea… which turns into a hypothesis… which is then […]
All ETFs Are Complete Garbage (Video)
We review the relative short term performance of the USO ETF in tracking the Oil Futures market, and it fails miserably as a proxy for the oil market. The existence of these failed class of instruments is enabled by the reluctance of brokerages to offer futures contracts to their clients. How long has Fidelity had […]
3 ETFs To Fund A Happy Retirement
They’re two deadly mistakes I see retirees—and non-retirees—make again and again: being seduced by so-called “safe” investments and overpaying on fees. Fees, in particular, can be a killer. A recent study found that even a 1% annual fee would pluck $70,000 from a typical worker’s retirement account over 40 years, compared to cheaper options. Luckily, […]
5 Best ETFs For February
Today, we’re recognizing the 5 Best ETFs for February 2016. These stock ETFs have climbed the mountain to deliver investors with superior returns. To be fair, we’re excluding any leveraged ETFs… ETFs that use these performance enhancing drugs aren’t fit for most investors. 5 Best ETFs For February Based On 1-Month Performance iShares MSCI Global […]
5 Best ETFs For January
2016 is starting off with a historically bad first week. The Dow lost 1,079 points. That’s a 6% drop for the blue chip index. A combination of falling oil prices and turmoil in Chinese financial markets has sent investors to the sidelines. And I don’t blame them… Oil prices are at their lowest levels in […]
5 Best ETFs For December
This weekend I let my boys, ages 3, 8, and 9, stay up well past their bedtime. We bundled up, went outside, and enjoyed one of best meteor showers of the year. The annual meteor shower is called the Geminids because the shooting stars radiate from the constellation Gemini. This year’s show was especially good […]
5 Best ETFs For November
I grew up attending Kansas City Royals baseball games. I remember watching guys like George Brett, Frank White, and Bret Saberhagen win the World Series in 1985. Heck, I still have boxes full of old baseball cards, signed baseballs and baseball bats, and a cheap souvenir batting helmet that I’m not willing to part with. […]
Investing In Social Media Today
Facebook $FB, Instagram, Twitter $TWTR, YouTube, LinkedIn $LNKD… It’s hard to imagine a world without social media. People have become accustomed to sharing their lives and exploring the world through these internet platforms. And it’s not just individuals but businesses as well. Companies of all shapes and sizes use social media. Facebook and Twitter are […]
5 Best ETFs For October
It’s a good feeling when you’re the best at something. Have you ever ascended to the upper echelon at your job, a sport, a hobby, as a parent, a spouse, or a grandparent? I’m sure there’s at least one time in your life that you knew you were at the top of the mountain. There’s […]
ETF Sector Rotation Strategy In Action
We’ve discussed sector rotation before. It’s a powerful strategy that many investors use to outperform and index like the S&P 500. We know that sectors and stocks don’t all move together. The goal of an ETF sector rotation strategy is to stay invested in the best performing sectors at all times. ETFs have made it […]
