This model will remain fully invested to capture as much upside as possible while protecting against any major downside.
April, 2012 Archive
Zillow's potential in the real estate space remains big
The company has continued to execute and we’re looking forward to Zillow’s first quarter earnings announcement in early May.
Holding steady with my VIX hedging strategy
I plan to maintain my current asset allocation strategy of shorting the VXX and going long on the VXZ.
Why I see the S&P 500 hitting 1,600 by year-end
This forecast is based on belief that bank earnings, dividends and repurchases will provide the next catalyst to earnings for the index.
Look to earnings season for economic clues
We are now entering earnings season and it will be interesting to see the numbers and commentary from company leaders.
Mortgage REITs: better to trade or hold?
Sometimes making the trade is better than holding through the ex-date, and sometimes it isn't.
The real deal behind Google's new class of stock
The whole effort is a transparent attempt by Brin and Page to maintain their voting control over the company.
Why our portfolio is John Deere green
Deere is trading at close to ten times estimated 2012 earnings which is a modest multiple vs. that of the S&P.
Q&A with master curator and new book author Tadas Viskanta
Tadas runs the invaluable Abnormal Returns blog, which provides a daily overview of the best finance and markets writing.
My ETF picks for a market rally with room to run
It would be odd for a bull market to end just as the economy is getting some wind at its back.