Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1267

Kate Upton's swimsuit cover to boost stocks?

Don't bet your savings on it, but when an American graces the front of SI's swimsuit issue, the market apparently makes gains

Pundits swing and miss on predictions

It has been about a year since five major forecasters made some big predictions, so how did they turn out?

Why the U.S. won't go the way of Greece

Many investors seem to think that Greece's fate also awaits our bond markets but a deeper look at the data shows that we're not in any such danger

Who are the most (least) accurate stock gurus?

Thanks to CXO Advisory, we can see exactly how many prominent forecasters have fared with their predictions

Trading in shares of bankrupt companies

You can speculate on shares of companies operating under bankruptcy protection, but proceed with caution

How to invest with style

Diversification goes beyond holding a mix of asset classes; it can also mean various strategies within your portfolio

Are concerns about "bond ladders" valid?

Recent criticisms of this common approach to buying individual bonds are based on falsehoods and misperceptions

Can credit ratings on muni bonds be trusted?

Although Standard & Poor's gave high ratings to shoddy securities, its opinions on municipal bonds are more trustworthy

How to diversify your investments

Passive investing at work: A look at how diversification can make a dramatic impact on your portfolio

Why investors shouldn't follow their gut

Here's how poker chips can help you understand why you shouldn't use recent performance to choose investments