Author Archives: J.Wenger

Tactical Asset Allocation and Secular Bear Markets

Posted on August 4, 2011 by J.Wenger

Excellent advice from B. Ritholtz: During a secular bear market, an investor’s job is to manage risk and preserve capital During a secular bull market, an investor’s job is to maximize return Before going further, a let’s review these key … Continue reading →

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Best Asset Classes – July 2011 Edition

Posted on August 1, 2011 by J.Wenger

Source: July Recap… Fixed Income and Real Assets RollEconomPichttp://econompicdata.blogspot.com/2011/08/july-recap-fixed-income-and-real-assets.html

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Preparing for a Complete Meltdown

Posted on July 31, 2011 by J.Wenger
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How to Invest for US Default

Posted on July 27, 2011 by J.Wenger

I’ve heard the question several times now; How to invest for the US default on August 2? Whether or not the US cannot raise the debt cieling and defaults isn’t the right question. As James Kostohyrz (Miyanville.com) asks, “Given the … Continue reading →

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We Are Traders

Posted on July 24, 2011 by J.Wenger

The following is a recent commercial for OpenTrader…pretty slick actually (and check out the book selection at 0:30). Sounds great, doesn’t it? Sitting around in shorts and t-shirt, making million dollar deals with from the comfort of your desk chair. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day – Doug Kass

Posted on July 7, 2011 by J.Wenger

  “Price is what you pay, value is what you get..” – Fund Manager Doug Kass   Hat Tip – Barry Ritholtz See other Quotes on Wealth and Success at Invest-Safely.com

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Learning How to Invest the Right Way

Posted on June 14, 2011 by J.Wenger

Learning how to invest is not just about buying and selling stocks. On my website, I mention several times that investing is an entire process, with trading (i.e. buying and selling) just one small piece. To that end, I laid … Continue reading →

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