Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1265

Six ways to avoid expensive investment mistakes

Following these simple rules could greatly lessen the chance you will fall prey to some of the commonly avoidable investing mistakes

Is the government lying about inflation?

Some claim Washington is manipulating inflation data for its benefit, but we don't see any sign of that in the markets

How recessions impact stock returns

New evidence shows that recessions don't seem to be too bad for the real returns of stocks

What if you could time recessions -- perfectly?

You might think that knowing when the economy will tank would help your portfolio, but that doesn't seem to be the case

Investors chase another risky fad

Leveraged loans are becoming a destination for investors seeking more from their bonds, but their dangers are great

Why chasing dividends is a mistake

New research from Dimensional Fund Advisors shows why a dividend stock strategy doesn't benefit investors

There's no reason to chase dividends

New research from Dimensional Fund Advisors shows why investors shouldn't prefer a dividend stock strategy

Hedge funds are too big to beat the market

A new book by eminent financial theorist William Bernstein shows why the days of hedge funds outperforming may be long gone

How investor returns can be misused

A recent article illustrates why you can't judge a fund company based on the performance of its funds' investors

Municipal bonds are looking better and better

If you've been scared away from munis because of dire predictions about default, it may be time to give them another look