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Another Big Decline Is Ahead
I have been very bearish on stocks for a long time. Too long! Does that make me wrong? Right, but early? I think too early, but I don't...
Aug 29 min read


Investing to Protect Against Inflation
American investors have had to learn about inflation over the past five years. The last time inflation was big in the U.S. was the early...
Jul 148 min read


I Just Bought Gold Miners
Wait. What? I said " Sell the Gold Miners " in early May at Seeking Alpha. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), a huge ETF for large gold...
Jun 272 min read


The NASDAQ-100 Is at an All-Time High - Buy???
QQQ is rocking, but the Magnificent 7 is flashing caution.
Jun 252 min read


TIPS, The Perfect Partner For The Tariff Wars
I like TIPS, especially the longer-dated TIPS. If you are afraid of inflation, this is for you (AND NOT GOLD!)
May 59 min read


How to Fix Your Investment Portfolio
Stocks have been in a bull market since bottoming out five years ago, but they are rolling over. I have been cautious for quite some time...
Apr 197 min read


Not So Magnificent
Stocks had their worst week since the start of the pandemic. Now what?
Apr 67 min read


Gold Is Soaring
Gold is up a lot in 2025, and I expect it to decline.
Mar 302 min read


The Federal Reserve Will Act Today
Rates are falling, but they are rising too! Today, the FOMC is likely to leave short-term Fed Funds unchanged.
Mar 192 min read


Stocks Are Going Down
Stocks are falling, but it's not clear that a bear market has started.
Mar 105 min read


Stock Prices Face Many Challenges
There are things that investors who are bearish on stocks can do...
Feb 235 min read


For Do-It-Yourself Investors
I am a big fan of Seeking Alpha. It's where I run my subscription service for people who are interested in cannabis stocks, 420 Investor....
Feb 211 min read


Interest Rates Soar
Interest rates are falling (Fed Funds) and rising (anything more than 2 year maturity). Why, and what does this mean for stocks?
Jan 129 min read


Understanding REITs
REITs are a very interesting type of stock, and Brad Thomas does a fantastic job of explaining what they are and how to go about investing.
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Rates Are Really Rising
While the Federal Reserve has cut rates (Fed Funds), Treasury yields have increased a lot.
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Another Look at My Investing Tip
TIPS look better to me than other bonds and certainly better than stocks. Cash may make more sense, but I sure like the TIPS.
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Affordable and Fantastic Financial Tool
Koyfin is an extremely powerful data tool for investors at an unbelievably low price.
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Yield-Curve Inversion Is Gone
Fed Funds has dropped 75 basis points, but the 30-year Treasury Bond has increased in yield by 1 basis point. There is no inversion now.
Nov 14, 20242 min read


This Type of Investment Is Primed to Do Better
TIPS are not so well known. I started buying them not that long ago for the first time ever. At slightly lower prices, they stand out.
Nov 11, 20244 min read


I Like These Stocks
I don't like stocks where they are priced currently overall, but here are 10 that I find attractive.
Oct 26, 20247 min read
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