October Low Could Signal Rally

Over the last 120 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained an average of 6.8% from its lowest October close through December 31st, writes Mark Hulbert in last week’s…

Benjamin Graham Inspired Picks

In his book The Intelligent Investor, the “Father of Value Investing” (and Warren Buffett’s mentor) drives home the importance of evaluating a business’s fundamentals before investing. In a recent article…

Not All Active Managers Created Equal

As investors continue to divert dollars from actively managed funds to lower-cost passively managed index funds, research conducted by two finance professors at Pace University has revealed an interesting finding,…

Dalio Talks to Central Bankers

Earlier this month, Bridgewater chairman Ray Dalio addressed attendees at the Federal Reserve’s Central Banking Seminar in New York City, and his remarks were posted on LinkedIn. Dalio offered his…

Paltry Returns May Be Here to Stay

The low-return environment that currently exists for investors (notwithstanding the increased risk they are assuming) could be “on the menu for years to come,” says London-based Fixed Income Research Analyst…

Cyclicals in the Lead

As the quest for yield continues, investors are favoring stocks over bonds. However, over the past few months they have shown an increased appetite for stocks that are more sensitive…

ETF Due Diligence: What to Look For

When shopping for an exchange-traded fund (ETF), there are some things worth checking out. In a recent blog for Barron’s, Chris Dieterich offers a checklist: Most investors should focus on…

The "Wizard of Wharton" Looks Ahead

In a recent interview with ThinkAdvisor, finance professor (and senior investment strategy advisor to Wisdom Tree Investments)  Jeremy Siegel shares his view on a host of issues affecting current market…