A December to Remember: A Look at Fed Action from Last Year
Let's look back to a year ago this month, when most investors saw volatility and a lack of liquidity; and then turn to now, as the tariff deadline looms and the VIX vs. VIX futures gap widens.
There's a 'Weak' Link in Low Volatility Funds
I am increasingly concerned about the amount of money flowing into these funds, largely because these flows represent 'weak hands.'
My Worth Is My Bond
The bond market has no single-source indicator like the S&P 500, but looking at a variety of indexes, 2019 has been a terrific year.
How Low Can Treasury Yields Fall in the U.S.?
Let's look at a number of charts to get some perspective on this investment arena.
I Read the Fed Minutes. Here's Why I'm Concerned
My advice after diving into the 15-page document: Tighten your exposure to stocks, and don't even consider selling your bonds.
With Yields Low, Should We Buy Stocks and Sell Bonds?
The risk/reward of being short U.S. bonds and long the S&P 500 for a trade makes sense at these levels.
Inverted-Yield Curve Isn't Really Such a Curve Ball
Why this much-hyped move isn't so special and how to play it to your advantage.
Don't Be Suckered by the Recent Treasury-Bond Rally
But do think about refinancing your home mortgage.
Dissecting the Rate Cut
While the Fed action was widely expected -- even if the market was hoping for clear signals of future cuts -- here's my read on what this means for markets and how I am thinking about positioning going forward.
Where the Fed Is Headed
The Fed appeared to hint that a cut could be coming later as it focuses on expansion -- here's what that could mean.