Tag: Bond yields
Keep Your Mouth Shut!
Sometimes I get so frustrated I want to YELL at my computer screen. Do you know what I mean? You’re surfing the web or reading the paper, when you come across a provocative article. It’s often something simple… and you can feel your face get flush. Your blood is literally about to boil. It’s a […]
Are You Holding This Fund?
Have you see the US Dollar lately? It’s hands down the “belle of the ball” right now. With Europe a mess and China trying to slow down economic growth, investors are flocking to the dollar. Once again, the United States is the safe haven for global investors. Many investors are moving their holdings from international […]
Do You Own Government Bonds?
I’ve got a confession to make. I don’t own bonds in my portfolio. Tragic, isn’t it? Now most professional financial advisors would say I’m committing a sin of the worst kind. In most retirement programs, bonds play a key role in adding stability to a portfolio. Bonds are what the pros call inversely correlated. That’s […]
How Inflation Causes a Top In The Bond Market
Just yesterday I was sitting in a meeting. Nothing new. I seem to spend my days hopping from one meeting to the next. I had the opportunity to meet with top management at a small mining company. Their specialty is silver and copper and the business intrigued me. As you know the commodity market has […]
