Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1262

How commodities can help a portfolio

When you view commodities in the right context, their value to a portfolio becomes clearer

In complex world, investing should be simple

You don't need to venture into exotic investments to build a well-diversified portfolio

The returns of stocks with less risk?

Would your portfolio be better off if you just stuck with low-volatility stocks?

Jim Cramer still won't make you rich

Many investors turn to 'Mad Money' hoping to make a killing, but any gains from Cramer's stock picks seem to be short-lived

A top venture capital firm hits a rough patch

Kleiner Perkins' recent performance serves as a cautionary tale of adding VC investors to your portfolio

How top venture capital firms keep winning

Venture capital firms' good reputation can make a huge difference in returns to investors who hire them

Why invest in stocks with a high-dividend yield?

Compared with other value strategies, shares with high dividends don't do as well and can entail great risk

Do ETFs make the market less efficient?

Some want you to believe that ETFs are creating opportunities to beat the market, but the data doesn't back that up

Market sets new high on flash crash anniversary

Just three years ago, we watched the market plummet in a matter of minutes; now, it's jumping by leaps and bounds

Income stability matters in your portfolio

When designing your portfolio, remember that the stability of your income greatly affects your ability to take risk