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Open Door to Dividends With These REITs
If interest rates go lower, that will likely jump-start investor demand for quality dividend companies -- looking to these real estate investment trusts is a good bet.
Will Earnings Season Upset This Complacent Market?
The indices are in good shape technically, although there was choppy and inconsistent action under the surface Thursday.
Buy Stocks at a Big Discount With These 7 Closed-End Funds
Closed-end funds provide several benefits to investors over mutual funds.
Here's What to Buy If You Don't 'Sell in May'
A look at summer trading patterns, the 'Sell in May' adage and the best-performing sector ETFs between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
A Slowdown in China Is Bad News for Global Equity Bulls
With MSCI increasing the weight of domestic Chinese stocks in its global index weighting, what happens in China does not stay in China.
Late-Day Buying Does Little to Counter Negative Breadth
We would need to see some improvement in breadth and bullish technical violations on increased volume to become more encouraged.
Income Strategies for Volatile Times: Munis, Treasuries and Bond Ladders
There are an array of low-risk, fixed-income opportunities to consider for investors seeking shelter from a stormy market.
11 Favorite Funds and ETFs for Global Diversification
Mutual funds and ETFs are particularly well suited for those seeking to add global exposure to their portfolios.
5 Reasons I Am Now in the Risk-Off Camp
Why I believe it's time to take profits and reduce risk.
How to Allocate Your Income-Generating Assets Now
My 'Hopium/Doomium' model has stood the test of time.
Don't Go With the Flow: There Are Better Places to Invest Than High Yield
What I would rather invest in to get similar yields.
These Intriguing ETFs Are on the Cutting Edge of Disruptive Technologies
Ark Invest has developed a series of specialized exchange-traded funds that own shares in companies involved in 'disruptive innovation.'
3 Dividend Funds Worthy of Your Attention
The three offer high levels of dividend income, potential for strong total returns and invest in assets I like.
2 Stellar Charts To Watch This Week
Keep an eye on resistance and define risk on XLB and AMD.
11 Ways to Invest in Emerging Markets Through ETFs and Funds
These expert picks offer exposure to the many potential opportunities in emerging markets.
Market Movements Are More Logical Than You Might Think
Want to outperform the market? Ride out temporary ups and downs, and try to stay 100% invested.
Investors Fear Missing Out as Momentum Takes S&P 500 higher
Equity markets can continue to move up and regain lost performance -- valuations are supportive and company's earnings are not as bad as feared.
This Market May Just Be in an Uptrend: Market Recon
This is the kind of reversal that happens in a bull market.
Wild Ride Ahead: 2019 Begins With a Bearish Bent
The markets will continue to be volatile as global economic data shows bearish signs into the start of the new year.
Good News Flow Will Give Way to Portfolio Adjustments as We Close a Losing Year
Market action today is about positioning and portfolio adjustments for 2019.
Market Volatility Is Becoming the Norm -- Will 2019 Be Any Different?
Which way the market will go is anyone's guess.
Fund Rebalancing Will Drive These Markets: Market Recon
But extreme short-term volatility will produce extreme long-term loss of public trust.
2 Reasons Why We Are Seeing These Huge Daily Market Moves
And how to position your portfolio to minimize the impact.
Steve Mnuchin's Weekend, Removing Powell and Holiday Sales: Market Recon
The Fed now appears to me, to be if not in the 'policy error' zone than very close to it. Perhaps the Treasury Secretary sees this as well.
Jim Cramer: It Is All on the Fed If We Get a Crash
If this train wreck happens, it could combine the worst elements of the last four stock market crashes.
Small-Caps No Longer Own Bragging Rights Over Their Big Cousins
Smaller stocks had outperformed large-caps for much of 2018, but now find themselves down for the year to date after a tough couple months.
Thursday's Gains in SPY and QQQ Are Erased, But That May Not Be a Bad Thing
It is the sort of negativity that produces capitulation.
Building Bond Ladders with BulletShares ETFs
One way to generate stable income and protect against rising interest rates is through a bond ladder.
Texas Instruments Exemplifies Drag of Lackluster Earnings on Market
There have been some solid earnings reports, but they haven't provided a boost to the broader market.
What Do Equities Know That FX and Commodities Do Not?
The biggest risk right now is the yuan level versus the dollar.