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A Gold Forecast that Will Shock the World

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:10:09 +0000

Remember: Panic selling, not panic buying is the hallmark of a market bottom in gold.

Timber! Watch out for Falling Lumber Prices

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:14:29 +0000

U.S. homebuilders have been on a tear, up over 400% since their lows in 2009. However, cracks are beginning to surface as lumber prices fall 20% in under two months. Is lumber warning of a slowdown in ...

Household Debt Down, Margin Debt Up

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:06 +0000

Although household credit burdens are falling, speculative margin debt is on the rise. Here\'s why it\'s a warning sign.

Are Rising Correlations a Threat to Your Portfolio?

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:11:47 +0000

You have probably noticed that whenever the U.S. markets are up, so are Asian and European. This is a new phenomena that has large implications for your portfolio.

3 Ways Income Investors Get in Trouble

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:45:16 +0000

A bull market in lunacy is one way to describe today\'s bond market.

Are Weak Commodity Prices Signaling Deflation Ahead?

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:03:18 +0000

The Federal Reserve\'s QE is pumping liquidity, but commodity prices are not responding. Are they trying to tell us something?

Are Stock Buybacks Always Good?

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:54:07 +0000

S&P 500 companies snapped up almost $400 billion worth of their own stock last year. Was it smart investment?

Inflation vs. Deflation: Who\'s Winning?

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:54:45 +0000

Ever since the Federal Reserve fired up their printing presses there have been siren calls from Gold Bugs and Dollar Bears that hyperinflation is just around the corner. So far, they\'ve been dead ...

Bond Fund Managers are Loading Up on Stocks

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:30:39 +0000

If you own bond mutual funds, you better look underneath the hood to see if your manager is buying stocks.

Are Defensive Sectors Still Defensive?

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:00:15 +0000

Dull sectors like consumer staples and utilities now trade at a premium to the broader stock market.

Protect Yourself from the Unknown Unknowns

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:19:27 +0000

Investors usually focus their risk management on the hazards they know about. However, it's frequently the risks we don't see that pose the biggest threats to our portfolios. Luckily, we have ways to protect ...

Protect Yourself from the

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:08:00 +0000

5 Attributes Top Traders Have in Common

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:40:31 +0000

A Fidelity survey of 1,000 top traders reveals the factors that contribute to success.

Is the Silver Rout Over?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:52:54 +0000

After silver and gold had their largest two day decine since 1983, gold has snapped back somewhat, but silver has lagged. When is it time to buy silver again?

10 Year Report: Equal Weight Strategy Beats S&P 500

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:27:32 +0000

Should investors start switching away from traditional market cap indexes?

BlackRock Adds Quant ETFs to the Fold

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:38:34 +0000

Manager of the iShares launches five ETFs that screen stocks by multiple factors.

Is Apple Foreshadowing a Broader Market Top?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:01:42 +0000

Apple broke down from its long term uptrend in November of 2012. With its price at $400, we weren't surprised, but most analysts still are. Apple is now very close to our target price and may be foreshadowing ...

ProShares Switches Euro ETF Index to FTSE

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:28 +0000

The provider of alternative focused ETFs has changed from MSCI to FTSE on two euro funds.

Dr. Copper is Sick and Here's Why It's a Problem

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:05:10 +0000

Sinking copper prices could be an early warning sign for equity investors of a bumpy ride ahead. Ignore the copper market's bearish action to your own peril.

Northern Trust Unveils International Dividend ETFs

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:52:07 +0000

New series of funds will target international stocks with quality screening factors.

Have Gold and Silver Capitulated?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:04:10 +0000

On 4/12 gold fell over 4% on its way to its final support level. And on 4/15 that support failed massively as the both gold and silver continue to trend lower.

How Can You Profit from Gold's Fast and Furious Decline?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:14:37 +0000

"Into the streets they will throw their silver, and an abhorrent thing their own gold will become." - Ezekiel 7:19

Is the 'Currency of Last Resort' in Deep Trouble?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:17:35 +0000

As Europe's banking crisis worsens and as Wall Street's madmen tell the public to buy high, the 'currency of last resort' has been misbehaving. And for anyone with the wrong gold strategy, it's becoming ...

To Monitor Tech Sector Health, Watch Just One Stock

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:49:15 +0000

Since 2009 the Technology Sector was a leader to the upside, that is until the Fall of 2012. Since then one of its major holdings and leaders has become a laggard in the index. This is a warning sign that ...

Direxion Adds Leveraged EM ETFs

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:17:54 +0000

Funds use 300% daily leverage to Brazil and South Korean stocks.