A brand new exchange-traded note (ETN) offers a cash dividend to gold investors. But buyers beware: the risks usually outweigh the rewards.  Read More

In 2012, a record $263 billion flowed into Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). But a lot of the new offerings, including Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), are for traders only.  Read More

Home builder stocks registered big gains following the announcement of QE3 by the Federal Reserve. However, there’s little reason to think that the Fed’s latest stimulus will provide a long-term lift for this sector. Read More

Many analysts thought Facebook’s initial public offering would be one of the most successful ever. Now it appears to be among the worst, with possibly more downside to come. For Facebook’s investors, the nightmare is only beginning. Read More

Relationships between three major US stock indices since the market low in March 2009 may be breaking down. Here are the indicators to monitor and a plan of action, so you won’t get caught holding the bag. Read More

It’s still true that it generally pays to maintain a diversified portfolio, but we prove here that it’s not always a cure-all for the market’s ups and downs. Read More

Treasuries have enjoyed a bull market for over 10 years, but the ride hasn’t been smooth. What’s a conservative investor to do? Here, we demonstrate that the extreme volatility of bonds is greatly dampened when they are included in a portfolio with other investments. Read More

Gold has been a relatively poor performer since the stock market’s low over three years ago. Nonetheless, here’s why gold belongs in many portfolios, especially as a hedge against downturns. Read More

Here’s why investors shouldn’t fall for the common mistake of using new home sales to make buy/sell decisions for the homebuilders sector. Read More