Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1256

Book review: The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg's book is an eye-opening experience on how good habits can better your life and your financial plans

401(k) honchos could do better by doing less

Studies find that 401(k) plan administrators are chasing returns and making poor selections for their participants

The world of state pension obligations

Dismal pension data for some states could mean an uncertain, difficult future

Emerging markets have investors panicking

When it comes to the lower returns of emerging markets, keep calm and carry on while sticking to your plan

Be the master of your domain

The Seinfeld gang let their emotions get the best of them, investors need to have better control

Momentum is everywhere, including government bonds

While there is no good explanation for its existence, investment momentum has staying power both here and abroad

The problem with high-dividend strategies

The very popularity of an investment can change what made it attractive in the first place, diminishing returns

Low-volatility ETFs may not be what they used to be

The historically impressive returns from low volatility strategies increased demand, changing the nature of the fund

Harry Dent and the chamber of poor returns

Harry Dent sells a great deal of books, despite his inaccurate forecasts

Don't commit this investment "crime"

When stocks are performing well, it's easy to overreact to the highs and lows of the market