Batten Down the Hedges?

August, typically one of the slowest months for Wall Street, has the reputation for being one of the more unstable for the financial markets. This according to an article in…

Trading Strategies: Man or Machine?

Investing is an emotional business. Many argue that setting aside our human-ness can be the best ally against making ill-fated investment decisions. And, while in many facets of life turning…

Are Index Funds Passive Aggressive?

“The index provider is becoming more of a stock picker,” said Rodney Comegys, head of investments for Asia Pacific at Vanguard Group (which oversees more than $3 trillion in primarily…

Debating with the Oracle of Omaha

It’s tough to argue with one of the most legendary investors of all time, but Paul Merriman (founder of Seattle-based Merriman Wealth Management) apparently takes exception with some of Warren…

Grant Goes Heavy Metal

If you were to ask Jim Grant, the seasoned and sage founder of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, where the markets are headed, you wouldn’t hear many minced words. During a…