The ETF Report

The cyclical two-month pop in stock market volatility (VIX) came early this month.

World-class investment portfolios deliberately minimize taxes and investment costs.

Have you ever wondered why mutual funds that have 80% of their exposure to U.S. stocks (NYSEARCA:SCHB) and the other 20% to international stocks (NYSEARCA:EFA) are still measuring their performance versus the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:VOO)?

Since mid-May, I along with a growing army of independent portfolio analysts, have already graded $10.6 million in investment portfolios.

There is a simple reason why no matter what is attempted as a remedy, the current economic recovery is not near as robust as most would expect after five years.

What is the optimal investment portfolio?

Back in December very few investors were bullish the metals.

Has 2014 stock market volatility really gone the way of dodo birds and dinosaurs as claimed?

The day June 5th was a very important day for Europe (NYSEARCA:FEZ).

Not many have noticed but the performance of high yield bonds (also known as “junk bonds”) are breaking down.

Diversification means different things to different people.

This week there are some major tech companies reporting earnings.

The latest pullback in the markets may have you a little spooked, especially if you own small cap stocks (NYSEARCA:IWM) which are down almost 5% already in July.

Choosing the right investments is half the battle.

Two questions: How wrong have experts been about the gold market this year?

How good at stock picking are the people that sit aboard the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s selection committee?

“The best defense is a good offense.”

My latest request for a Portfolio Report Card is from Andy in New Jersey.

Where have all the precious metal bears gone?

“People should only buy mutual funds with experienced portfolio managers that have good long-term track records.”