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Low Volatility Etfs, Steven D. Dolvin
Low Volatility Etfs, Steven D. Dolvin
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A recent trend is the development of low volatility funds, including both ETFs and mutual. These funds invest in a subset of a specified index, selecting only those stocks with low price volatility (which may be identified by a low beta). There is not sufficient history to gauge the performance of such funds, but two issues are worth noting. First, given the impact of volatility on compounded returns (i.e., geometric averages are lower than arithmetic averages), low volatility funds should have an advantage, particularly in otherwise volatile markets. Second, value funds may outperform over long periods (albeit not every period), …
Investor's Pain = Government's Gain, Steven D. Dolvin
Investor's Pain = Government's Gain, Steven D. Dolvin
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In the wake of the Crash of 2008, the government stepped in to bail out multiple institutions, including AIG. Following the economic recovery (albeit a moderate one), the government was able to exit its position, netting a $17.7 billion gain. So, while many people opposed the bailout, it actually served as a transfer from investors (generally considered the wealthy) to the government. See article here, LA Times.
Negative Bond Yields, Steven D. Dolvin
Negative Bond Yields, Steven D. Dolvin
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During the Crash of 2008, a "flight to quality" drove yields to unprecedented low levels. In fact, many Treasuries were being issued with negative yields, meaning investors were paying the government to safely hold their money. Recently, with the crisis in Europe, German bonds have exhibited similar negative yields.
Even The Best Investors Can't Time The Market, Steven D. Dolvin
Even The Best Investors Can't Time The Market, Steven D. Dolvin
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Warren Buffett is considered to be one of the greatest investors ever; however, even he is not perfect. In fact, his company (Berkshire Hathaway) is named after one of his failed investments. More recently, his timing on the purchase of GM stock has not worked so well. Fortunately, his holding period is generally very long, thus it could turn out to be a favorable investment over the long-term. See article here, Bloomberg.