Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1284

Swedroe: Longer-term TIPS yields down

In Larry Swedroe's most recent TIPS update, the yields of longer-term TIPS fell while shorter-term yields held firm

Why you should avoid preferred stocks

Although preferred stocks promise better yields, there are a number of reasons to steer clear

Why hedge funds are like the undead

Despite evidence that hedge funds are not worth the costs, new ones keep appearing

Can you profit from small stocks abroad?

Evidence from Dimensional Fund Advisors shows that investors can profit from investing in international small-cap stocks

How to think about diversification

Diversifying your portfolio doesn't just mean including stocks and bonds -- you also must weigh the factors driving returns

How the four stock premiums work

Why understanding "beta," "value," and the other key drivers of return is critical to building your portfolio

Despite their rep, hedge funds disappoint

Although investors remain fixated on hedge funds, as a whole these investments have performed poorly

Pension plans took hit on riskier investments

Many pension plans that have turned to alternative investments in hopes of better returns have been sorely disappointed

Tax tips: How to realize gains early

Conventional wisdom says should always delay paying capital gains taxes, but here's when it may be better to pay them now

How are 2012's financial predictions panning out?

Only a few of the major economic and investing forecasts heading into this year have come true so far