Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1319

Should you dump your international stocks?

Despite financial problems in Europe, international investing still has a place in portfolios

Facebook: What to do after the "lock-up" expires

To make smarter investing decisions, know what to expect when insiders are freed to sell shares in a company post-IPO

How to figure out if you're financially secure

In a new book, two seasoned investment pros describe how you can tell if you're getting good financial advice

A hidden danger of variable annuities

Variable annuities tend be costly and complex -- now here's another reason to beware of these investments

How to evaluate index and passive funds

Two funds sharing similar names don't necessarily have the same stock exposures

Like pain? Check your portfolio

The more frequently you check your portfolio, the more likely you are to see a loss and feel its pain

Does your pension fund have a gambling problem?

Big pension funds are feeling the pinch and placing risky bets in hopes of making up the shortfall

Why investors can ignore the mini-flash crash

The trading glitch caused by Knight Capital and high-frequency trading shouldn't change how you view the stock market

Should you listen to Bill Gross?

While bond investor Bill Gross is highly respected, his record on predictions hasn't exactly been stellar

Are stocks dead?

The "bond king" argues that high real stock returns are unsustainable -- that thinking may be flawed, but it's not nuts