The Buffett Approach to Valuing Stocks
This article provides an example of the process famed investor Warren Buffett is reported to go though to determine the intrinsic value of a publicly traded company.
Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification
Knowing the correlations between the returns of various national markets is important for the process of allocating investments among these markets.
Seasonality and the Stock Market
Contrary to popular opinion, it may not be an advantage to hold stocks for long periods and not worry about market declines along the way.
Whither Now Dow?
This article also estimates what portion of the Dow is economically driven and what portion is not explained by economic forces.
Presidential Elections and Stock Market Cycles
This article attempts to address the timely relationship between politics and stock market behavior.
Main Street and Hedging
If a “Main Street” investor wants to hedge against an unanticipated event, there are some options, including a synthetic hedge portfolio.
Using Asset Allocation Strategies to Recover from a Bear Hug
Investors must carefully consider their investment time horizons and other factors when allocating assets.
Is Price Everything?
New disclosure rules will help investors determine whether they are getting the “best execution” of their trades, given their criteria.
The Bull Market’s Flawed Foundation
There is an increased risk for investors when market growth outpaces economic growth.
The Electric Day Trader and Ruin
Day trading is extraordinarily risky.
Who Wants to Lose a Million?
New types of mutual funds can affect how technical analysis is used in the stock market.