Risk minimization requires the identification of what’s inside a portfolio. Risk control requires decision-making by the owner of the investment assets. Risk management requires a selection process from a universe of securities that meet a known set of qualitative standards.
The Ultimate Investment Portfolio Hedging Strategy
Why do we jump through all of these “prevent-defense” hoops? Because we just don’t know how or have the patience to design and manage a classic, safer, plain vanilla, stocks and bonds portfolio. The market cycle is the favorite son of the investment gods. You either make it your friend or fail as an investor!
Ten investment ideas for 2010 – Where to put your money for a watershed year
By Jonathan Burton
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Knowing that there can be too much of a good thing, many investors are wary about how stock and bond markets this year will follow their remarkable 2009 surge.
One thing’s for sure: This year won’t be like the last.
“We’re not going up 65% in the first nine [...]
Don’t Be A Sucker, Take Your Gains
Robert Lenzner, 11.20.09, 7:13 PM ET
Odds are the huge rebound since March has run its course. And even though it yields nothing, it’s time to raise cash.
Nothing is screamingly cheap. The easy money has been made in both equities and fixed income. From the low point in March, it seems you can’t pick an [...]

