Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1317

Barclays investments wind up in the graveyard

After trumpeting these exchange-traded notes, Barclays quietly killed off the investments well before their maturity dates

How to invest with interest rates so low

Many are staying away from bonds due to low interest rates, but even if rates rise you'd probably do better staying invested

Are concerns about "flash crashes" overblown?

Lawmakers examining the impact of computerized trading on financial markets may be spending their time on the wrong issues

Investors worry while markets rally

Although many investors are in panic mode over worrisome financial headlines, markets are performing well

Investment craters, but money keeps pouring in

Despite opening at $400 a share nearly four years ago, this investment is now worth less than $10 -- and money is flooding in

Fix on the VIX: Understanding the "fear" index

The VIX index can be useful in helping investors gauge stock market volatility, but caution is warranted

States strain to close budget gaps

States facing budget crises have reacted very differently, and those addressing problems are seeing better market results

Who's to blame for Facebook losses?

Investors want to place blame for losses on Facebook stock, but they have only themselves to blame

New York Fed scares muni investors

The New York Fed caused some unnecessary panic with its article on municipal bond defaults

China vs U.S.: Economy vs stock market

The fact that China's economy has done better than the U.S.'s isn't a reason to shift to investments in China