Nicholas Vardy
The Global Guru: Global Markets on a Sugar High
On Sept. 6, the European Central Bank (ECB) committed itself to buying the bonds of cash-strapped euro-zone members. Last Thursday, the Fed announced quantitative-easing part III (QE3) and its commitment to keep interest rates at near-zero “at least through mid-2015.” The Fed also pledged to start buying $40 billion of additional mortgage assets a month. […]
Booking 61.54% Gains — And How To Profit From QE3
It was a strong week for U.S. stock markets, as the Dow Jones rose 2.15% and S&P 500 jumped 1.94%. Global markets rebounded even more strongly, with the MCSI Emerging Markets Index ending the week 4.26% higher. The big news of the week was that on Thursday, the Fed announced that it will buy […]
Book 76.47% Option Gains in American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC)
With the Fed launching QE3 yesterday, the U.S. economy is set for low interest rates for as far as the eye can see. That’s terrific news for your position in American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC), which has rallied sharply since the Fed’s announcement yesterday. So I’m recommending that you sell half your December […]
A 10.25% Yield Using the “Forbidden” Income Strategy
At Dividend Pro, I am always looking for new ways of generating high returns and income. As a reminder, I do that three ways… First, I recommend stocks and ETFs with high yields — some of which even pay out monthly. With the Dividend Pro portfolio yielding just about 10%, you’re generating about […]
The Global Guru: “U.S.A.! U.S.A!” — We’re #7!?
After the United States regained its title as the top medal-winning country in the London Olympics of 2012, many Americans felt justifiable pride. Throw in the fact that, according to data compiled by www.collegesports360.com, U.S. and foreign athletes associated with U.S. colleges and universities won 281 medals in London, 135 of them gold. The United […]
A High-Yield Bet With High Upside — And a Special Welcome To Asia Edge Subscribers
Last week was a solid one for global stock markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.65% and the S&P 500 broke out to the upside by rising 2.23%. The MCSI Emerging Markets Index had its strongest week in recent memory, rising 3.52%. The two big biggest gainers in your Bull Market Alert […]