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27 February 2013

What Is the Difference between Investing and Speculation?

By Robert G. Hagstrom, CFA
Robert Hagstrom, CFA

Editor’s note: Today, we are doing something different. Robert approached us with a question that we found interesting, so we decided to pose it to some professional investors. In addition to our regular coverage, we are pleased to feature his … Read more

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26 February 2013

Linkfest: Italy Voters v. Eurocrats; Bernanke Speaks; Home Prices Rise

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Krugman: Death … Read more

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25 February 2013

Three Things Investors Can Learn from Surfers

By David L. Allison, CFA, CIPM
Three Things Investors Can Learn from Surfers

Looking to become a better investor? Well, you may want to try catching a wave or two. In a recent Time Magazine interview titled “Why Stocks Are Dead (And Bonds Are Deader),” PIMCO’s co-chief investment officer, Bill “The Bond King” … Read more

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25 February 2013

Linkfest: SEC Questioned Citi Over Broker Valuation; Low Rates Boost Housing, Auto Jobs; CME / Deutsche Börse Merger Rumors

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Citigroup faced … Read more

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25 February 2013

Real Returns: The Importance of Considering After-Tax Investment Results

By Robert Stammers, CFA

Many investors don’t consider the tremendous impact that taxes can have on their investment performance. Gregg Fisher, CFA, is a frequent contributor to Inside Investing and a thoughtful financial adviser who encourages investors to be mindful of the role that … Read more

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22 February 2013

Linkfest: EU Headwinds; JPM v. FDIC over WaMu; 6% Apple Dividend?

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Winter forecast … Read more

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22 February 2013

Rating Your Investments: What Makes a Gold Medal Mutual Fund Stand Apart?

By Russell Campbell, CFA
Rating Your Investments: What Makes a Gold Medal Mutual Fund Stand Apart?

In 2011, Morningstar introduced a rating system in the United States that is intended to supplement the star methodology, which is based solely on risk and return. This additional rating offers guidance to investors about the likely future investment performance … Read more

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20 February 2013

Linkfest: Bank Lending Trails Deposits; Office Depot Deal Jumps Gun; Foxconn Hiring Freeze

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. JPMorgan Leads … Read more

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19 February 2013

Paulson’s Bermuda Tax Dodge; Marty Zweig Dies; SAC Deposition Resurfaces

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Paulson Leads … Read more

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19 February 2013

Discipline’s Reward: The Power of Rebalancing

By Gregg S. Fisher, CFA

The first three quarters of 2012 have been marked by handsome increases in stock prices, modest rises in bond and commodity prices, and generally declining stock market volatility. While these are welcome developments, investors should not get complacent going into … Read more

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