Jim Woods
10 Punk Rock Rules for Success
“I just wish to shine brighter, and if it burns my body to a crisp, I’m happy to go right now.” That bit of high-intensity wisdom comes from a man whom I admire deeply: singer, songwriter, spoken-word artist, author, actor, radio and TV show host, publisher and true renaissance man Henry Rollins. Henry made his […]
Invest in Corporate Takeovers with This Fund
It is easy to admire the concept behind the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF (MNA), seeking investment results that track, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the IQ Merger Arbitrage Index. The IQ Merger Arbitrage Index aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing in global companies that have been publicly announced to […]
When the Volatility Index Perplexes
“Jim, why is the VIX acting so weird?” That was a question I fielded during one of my talks at last week’s Las Vegas MoneyShow. It’s a great question, and one that I’ve been writing about frequently over the past 12 months. In fact, the day I took that question also happened to be the […]
Precious Metals Investing Shines Amid Market Turmoil
Precious metals investing is a pursuit which attracts many investors, including me. Gold, silver and other precious metals are generally regarded as safe-haven investments in times of market turmoil, as their value is considered to be intrinsic and less connected to other asset classes compared to the broader stock market. Many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer […]
Proving the Market’s ‘Mettle’ With This ETF
At this point, market fluctuation and volatility seem to be a given, but many intrepid investors are ready to prove the market’s mettle. Put simply, investors are looking to prove the market’s tenacity in the face of seemingly unending rate hikes and inflation. So, while investors may still have hope for the rollercoaster of a […]
Hard or Soft? That is the Question
Hard landing or soft landing? It’s one of the most important debates in the market right now, as the answer to that question likely determines whether the next 10% in stocks is higher or lower. Yet, despite the importance of this issue, I haven’t seen any sort of comprehensive “scoreboard” on which outcome is more […]