ETFs
The Startling Truth About Consumer Spending
The results are in. It looks like unemployment insurance benefits are the key to our economic recovery. It’s an ugly development. But it’s creating a unique opportunity for you to profit. Let me explain… Right now the unemployment rate in the U.S. stands at 9.5%. That’s 14.6 million Americans who are unemployed. (I’m not even […]
New ETN Doubles Your Income
Income investors are a unique breed. Their primary goal is to generate income from their investments to cover living expenses. But at the same time, they need to avoid losses to keep their nest eggs intact. Here’s the problem… With interest rates at historic lows, safely generating income has become much more difficult. According to […]
When Is A Reverse Split Good News?
For most CEOs, a reverse stock split ranks right up there with getting a root canal. It’s a sign something’s gone horribly wrong. And it’s never pleasant. We’ll often see reverse stock splits from distressed companies and those on the verge of bankruptcy. When they finally see their stock prices fall into penny stock range, […]
Opportunities Abound In The ETF Arms Race
It’s truly amazing to watch the ETF industry blossom. ETF providers are constantly rolling out new and inventive products. All in an effort to capture more of your investment dollars. As the resident ETF expert around the office, my email inbox is always filled with questions about new ETFs. Colleagues and readers alike want my […]
Deflation Risk? How You Can Profit…
Did you see the latest news? Inflation is now at a 44-year low. According to U.S. government numbers (if you can trust them), prices were flat from the previous month. Core consumer prices are only up 0.9% in the last year. Remember, core prices strip out volatile food and energy prices. Any way you slice […]
An Easy Way To Profit From Europe’s Debt Crisis
What a crazy ride the markets have been on over the last week. As an individual investor, it’s easy to feel like you’re caught up in a perfect storm. I know I’ve had a few waves wash over my investment boat. When storm clouds roll in, it’s important to hold onto your core principles and […]
A New Way To Invest In China’s Hottest Sectors
You may not know it, but there’s a great way invest in China. It’s new, and I’ll tell you all about it in a moment… First, a little bit about China. One of the reasons we’re exiting the recession so quickly is because of China’s rapidly growing economy. Chinese demand for commodities and basic materials […]
Don’t Jump Into This Red Hot Sub-Sector
On the third Tuesday of every month, I’ve got to put my money where my mouth is. That’s when I send out my new ETF recommendations to subscribers of my Sector ETF Trader service. As my deadline closes in, I’m feeling pretty good. You see, as I pour through the economic data and look at […]
$787 Billion Later…
One year ago this week, President Obama was signing the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). He charged his VP, Joe Biden, with the task of overseeing ARRA. Earlier this week, Biden presented the President with a 27 page report detailing the ARRA’s progress. The report’s a nice bit of light reading if […]
