Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1309

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

Short selling: Evil or necessary evil?

A new study shows that short selling doesn't appear to be as evil as some legislators make it out to be

Economic tea leaves point toward steady recovery

From the ongoing bull market to the housing recovery, a number of trends continue to propel the recovery