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Why Volatility Has Returned to the Market

It’s baaack! That’s right, the volatility in the markets is back.

A trader looks at a mixed financial picture

How ETFs Fared in January

The final week of January ushered in a host of corporate earnings reports and, for the most part,...

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How Europe’s Easy Money will Affect the World

By far, the biggest market-moving event this week was the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to implement the...

What the Currency Market’s Turmoil Means for You

There have been two big trends influencing the markets during the past several months, particularly since early December.

Why 2015 Could be Volatile for Markets

If the first six trading days of 2015 are any harbinger of what’s to come for the entire...

The Top 10 Ways to Be a Better ETF Investor in 2015

While I can’t really help you with common resolutions like eating better or exercising more, I can help...

A trader looks at a mixed financial picture

The Biggest Surprises of the Year

Every year has its surprises, and 2014 definitely is no exception. This year brought about what I call...

Looking ahead to the New Year’s Winners and Losers

Here’s my shortlist for things to ponder about the markets during the holidays.

Being Prepared for the Fall in Oil and Interest Rates

Policymakers in Washington, at central banks around the world and even just regular investors tend to react to...

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How China’s Economy Passed the United States

According to the International Monetary Fund, when you measure national economic output in “real” terms of goods and...