5 Reasons to AVOID the Gold ETF GLD

September 26, 2011

The gold bugs have certainly been gloating of late (well, excluding the prior 2 trading sessions) seeing as how bullion prices, miners and precious metals ETFs have been holding up well while most other asset classes spiral downward in a volatility vortex.  In the short term, sure, gold has performed well and may well continue […]

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Chaikin Power Gauge Stock Rating Widget Reviewed

September 15, 2011

As a retail investor with some time for trades now and then, but not at the “professional trader” level or technical analysis junkie, I like to run through a few screens and tools before making a trade.  Sometimes, my trades are purely momentum drive, value driven or arb, but I also like to do some […]

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Shorting Treasuries For the Ultimate Risk-Takers

September 6, 2011

While there are numerous ways to short Treasuries, there are several different approaches investors choose to take, each suited to a particular strategy and risk tolerance.  What I’m outlining today is both high-risk and highly likely to succeed – IF I can outlast the Fed.  See, I entered into the ultimate risk short today that […]

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Hottest ETFs of the Week: Irene Aftermath

August 28, 2011

It’s been a tumultuous few weeks with everything from continued drama in the Middle East to further contagion in the Euro zone and capping it off with Hurricane Irene.  There was a 2008 moment when shares of Bank of America (BAC) continued to crater on fears of a run on the bank until Uncle Warren […]

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Things to consider before applying for a loan

August 27, 2011

Sometimes it seems like there is only one answer to your financial issues, but this is not always the case. When it comes to money, there are many alternatives. You may be considering applying for a loan in order to make a large purchase or consolidate your debts. In these tough financial times, it can […]

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Social Media ETF – There Can Be Only ONE…

August 22, 2011

The Social Media ETF is here, or so it’s called.  Recently, Global X filed with the SEC (source) to launch a Social Media ETF which will be based on the The Solactive Social Media Index which is representative of business ventures involved social networking, file sharing, and other online media applications. The holdings will be […]

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Investing in a car

August 22, 2011

Image courtesy of Martin Pettitt Classic cars and prestige vehicles can make wonderful investments that accrue money as the years and decades pass. However, it is crucial that you know what you are looking for when you invest your hard-earned savings in an esteemed motor. Before you head to the vintage Bentley showroom or local […]

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Payday Lenders Use Tribal Sovereignty to Circumvent State Laws

August 20, 2011

Since the 1990s, payday lenders have faced increasingly strict state legislation. While most reputable lenders continue to abide by state law, several unscrupulous online payday lenders have found a way to bypass these regulations. The lenders in question incorporate their businesses on Native American reservations, claiming them as “tribal enterprises.” This business model rests on […]

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3 Ways to Short Italy Following Historic Austerity Measures

August 14, 2011

After this week’s historic austerity measures passed by Italy, investors will be wondering how to short Italy immediately given the effect austerity measures tend to have on economies and thus, local equities, in the near-term.  It’s tough to argue that the Euro region wasn’t going to have to enact austerity measures eventually to ensure long-term […]

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