Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1345

How the Liquidity Premium Varies in Good Times and Bad Times

June 17, 2011 -- The more difficult a stock is to unload, the greater the premium (or expected return) demanded for holding the stock. A recent study shows that the...

Social Security Strategies: Younger, Higher-Earning Spouse

June 16, 2011 -- When the higher-earning spouse is younger, traditional Social Security filing strategies may not apply.

Book Review: Economics in One Lesson

June 15, 2011 -- Economics in One Lesson may be a classic from 60 years ago, but its wisdom is still very applicable today.

Are Stocks Less Volatile in the Long Run?

June 14, 2011 -- Jeremy Siegel's book Stocks for the Long Run led many to conclude that stocks aren't risky if you have a long horizon. However, that's...

Oakmark: Does It Add Value?

June 13, 2011 -- Today, we'll see if active manager Oakmark has added value beyond a passive benchmark. The results may surprise you.

TIPS Update for June 2011

June 10, 2011 -- Time for our monthly update of the TIPS market.

Stay Focused on Your Plan During the Good Times, as Well

June 9, 2011 -- The bear market we've experienced since March 9, 2009 may have many investors complacent about their investment plans. However, now is no time to...

Merrill Lynch Clients Stay Despite Not Trusting the Firm

June 8, 2011 -- A recent survey showed that two-thirds of respondents didn't trust Merrill Lynch to act in their best interests, instead of just its own bottom...

How Misleading Maturities Make Bond Funds Riskier

June 7, 2011 -- Many short-term bond funds suffered large losses in 2008, though many investors thought it couldn't happen. A big problem is that the 'short-term'...

Fidelity: Does It Add Value?

June 6, 2011 -- One of my favorite things to examine is the performance of active managers to see if they've added value. Today, we'll see how Fidelity fared.