Wealth Management Exchange - Articles - Global Stock and Bond Investing

Energy Stocks: The Only Way to Make Any Money

no@spam.com (Chris Nelder) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:33:23 MDT

With a clear understanding of the impending energy crisis, and a realistic grasp of our options going forward, investing in energy and other commodities is a no-brainer. Here are some of the best bets in energy investing.

Making Stock Selections Based on the Picks of Large Investors

no@spam.com (Paul Christiansen) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:12:24 MDT

There are two systematic screens to discover who is placing "big bets" on what they think are great potential stock investments – Unusual Volume and Institutional Investments. Any investor – individual or institutional – can replicate these screens. Here's how.

ETFs for a Global Slowdown

no@spam.com (Michael Krause) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:21:31 MDT

If you can't mitigate a U.S.-led downturn by shifting away from U.S. stocks, what can you do? One answer might be to get more defensive everywhere. Fortunately, ETF investors have hundreds of choices thanks to the many innovative index products that have been introduced in recent years.

A Fixed Income Portfolio to Weather the Storm

no@spam.com (Pete Bush) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:33:16 MST

With all of the uncertainty out there, it's natural to be a little skittish right now. However, by considering several time-tested strategies,and timely opportunities, you can build a fixed income portfolio capable of weathering the storm.

In Evaluating ETFs - Basket of Stocks, Not Fees, Counts Most

no@spam.com (Michael Krause) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:26:54 MST

The difference of a few basis points between funds is likely to be overwhelmed by the difference in performance of the underlying investments, making fees a secondary and far less important consideration.

Has Warren Buffett Strayed From His Investment Ideals?

no@spam.com (Janet Lowe) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:26:05 MST

At the 2007 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual meeting, billionaire investor and company chairman Warren Buffett put a new spin on an old adage: "Welcome the new, keep the old, one is silver the other is gold."

That's No Bull: 2008 Demands a Defensive Investor and a Defensive Portfolio

no@spam.com (Dawn Bennett) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:22:38 MST

It is hard not to feel a twinge of fear about your investment portfolio following the poor performance of the major stock indices going into 2008.

Dividend Paying Stocks: Worthy Inflation Fighter But Also a Sound Investment Strategy

no@spam.com (Bruce W. Fraser) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:21:50 MST

With 2008 approaching, this could be a good time to add a few dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio. Dividend paying stocks are especially suitable for those preparing for retirement, as a way to combat inflation and as a hedge against other declining investments.

A Wealth Management Strategy: Invest in Customer Friendly Companies

no@spam.com (Claes Fornell ) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:32:39 MST

Professor Fornell makes the case that companies that focus on customer satisfaction tend to outperform their peers as investments.

Investing in Bonds: The Multisector Bond Fund Investment Solution

no@spam.com (Christopher Lazzaro) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:02:49 MST

Here are some ideas on maximizing fixed income allocations.