Tag: Volatility Index (VIX)
VIX Investing: Beware This Misunderstood Index
Boy, this market is a doozy… European debt worries are once again pushing the S&P 500 into an all out volatility free-for-all. Take a look at the volatility index (VIX) and you’ll see what I mean… The VIX spent the past few weeks above 35- a sign of high investor anxiety. How can you tell […]
Is Diversification Worth It?
How do you feel about adding pork belly futures to your portfolio? How about Bolivian government bonds? Hey, the investment experts are always telling us how important it is to diversify… But is diversification even really worthwhile? The short answer… it all depends on how you diversify. First off, let’s talk about what diversification means. […]
