I like China, inexpensive electric cars, and companies with products subsidized by their governments so it should be par for the course that I’ve found a new stock that fits my investing mold. One of those stocks is Kandi Technologies, KNDI. Read more…
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a billion times: I love Asian stocks. But as much as I like the opportunities in Asia, exchange-traded fund sponsors have been less willing to offer new Asian niche ETFs. Sure, virtually all countries are covered in one shape or form by an exchange-traded fund, but not many also have a small and large cap niche ETF. Van Eck has come to fill the void for India. Read more…
Consumer debt on credit cards is in freefall, plunging to levels we haven’t seen in more than eight years. There’s no news better than this news. Read more…
I’ve had a ton of conversations with individual stock pickers. Some were buy and hold investors, and others were short term traders. But one thing all successful investors or traders had in common was a simple exit strategy, one that would limit their losses before they grew large enough to sink their winners. Read more…
Generally, publicly-traded companies sell for multiples several times greater than that of privately held companies. Much of this has to do with the size and risk differential though with stock prices fairly high, and risk just as high, for the first time ever investors may get a better deal out of private company purchases. Even if you have to risk it all. Read more…
US Federal Debt has been particularly attractive in this economic downturn as more than ever investors are concerned about the prospect of deflation. At present, a 10 year bond offers a yield of just 2.64%, and that’s probably about as low as we’ll see in our lifetime. Read more…
Many say that a college degree is an investment. You invest your time, energy, and perhaps most notably, your money, to obtain a virtual certification for any job you please. And that may be very well true. But the fact of the matter is that you have to make sure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck. Read more…
General Motors is set for an initial public offering, one that will reduce ownership by the Treasury to less than 50% of the total company. The move was expected by analysts after the firm started producing a profit after debts were written off in bankruptcy and the US Treasury holdings were converted to stock. Read more…
Another earnings season is under our belts and the consensus is…the economy is still stagnant. Other than the financial sector, consumption spending and investment from businesses remains weak. When businesses aren’t willing to invest, well, you probably shouldn’t either. Read more…
Precious metals have exploded as a hedge against indecision and inflation following the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. However, not all firms have as much interest in your success as they do their own. So here’s a quick guide to follow if you’re interested in precious metals investing. Read more…
If we were to poll brokers about customers who “blow up” their accounts, I would venture to guess that most would say the losses came from poor money management by their clients. A trader or investor without a plan to follow with each trade is just another person waiting to lose it all. Read more…
Brick and mortar retail is dying faster than I could ever imagine. As consumers shift toward cheaper online and digital options, and time preference during recession skews toward a longer wait, now more than ever, brick and mortar stores are on the brink. This time, though, the brand in question is oddly profitable, and for sale. Read more…
Banks are staging a turnaround on improving loan performance, but that doesn’t mean they’re in the clear. Look out for stale profit margins as bad debt reserves grow to cover additional losses. Read more…
