Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1291

Does distress increase expected stock returns?

One academic took a look at how distress in the economy may affect stock returns

Why you should be greedy when others are fearful

A prominent financial advisor said investors should flee when risks are high, but that's the wrong approach

How to invest in a low-interest-rate world

Swedroe: Burton Malkiel's Wall Street Journal op-ed about alternatives to Treasuries hits on some points, misses on others

How to build a portfolio with core funds

A new type of fund that tilts toward desired asset classes or styles can benefit a well-diversified portfolio -- if used properly

Best and worst books of 2011

If you're looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season, here are the titles worth picking up -- and the ones to avoid

A long-term look at default risk in bond markets

If you're worried about failures in fixed income given the recent market turmoil, looking back at history may help calm your fears

Why are hot stocks like boiling frogs?

The tale about amphibians perishing as the heat rises illustrates the momentum factor of stocks: Research says investors and experts don't react as drastically to small, steady shifts in the market

What sports betting can teach investors

Betting during soccer matches can teach us a lot about how investors react to market news

The real reason November stocks surged

Many investors seem to forget that it's not whether the news is good or bad, but better or worse than expected

ELKS: When fixed income isn't really fixed income

A new product called ELKS may seem like a great alternative to bonds, but doesn't seem so once you know what you're getting