Category Archives: Investing

Why Low-Beta Strategies are Worth Another Look (via Portfolio Investing Blog: Portfolioist)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by J.Wenger

Just last month Geoff Considine wrote an article about why investors may want to explore low beta strategies in a  highly volatile market.  Here at the Portfolioist, we thought we’d re-post the article in reponse to this week’s  wild ride … Continue reading →

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Top Secret Goldman Report (via Investing for Cashflow)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by J.Wenger

This is interesting, if for nothing other than another perspective on the US economy, as well as Europe and China. In two words, “not good”. Zero hedge uploaded a top secret report on the state of the market from Goldman. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Tax Refunds: Spend, Save, or Invest?

Posted on April 9, 2011 by J.Wenger

I’ve seen several articles on tax refunds (specifically how to spend them) come across my desk lately. With the tax filing deadline a week away, that is not too surprising. It IS surprising that none of the pieces say, “Take … Continue reading →

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Cutting Dividends = Bad News

Posted on March 29, 2011 by J.Wenger

From The Dividend Growth Investor : When dividends are cut, stock prices typically nosedive as the last investors who have held on hoping for better news leave the sinking ship. Click here for the full post. Sources: Avoid Dividend Cutters … Continue reading →

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