If sports were as predictable as poor investor behavior, you would have stopped watching ESPN long ago out of boredom. Think the Lakers win all of the time? The reigning champs are working on their third straight NBA title. As…
Study Gold’s History Before You Invest
Should you invest in gold? Many investors believe that gold is the best investment of all. Late-night ads for gold are commonplace and GLD is now one of the three largest ETFs. Boulder Valley residents have had an appreciation of…
So How did Your Stock Portfolio do in 2010?
With 2010 in the books, your inbox and mailbox has already been flooded with annual investment statements. For most of you, it was a positive year thanks to the strong fourth quarter. You would probably say last year went pretty…
Be Careful with Advice on 2011’s Hottest Investments
At the end of the year, the financial press is filled with financial retrospectives and prognostications. Pick up your favorite monthly financial magazine and you’re treated to articles that tell you the best stocks and mutual funds to own for…
Escape Taxes for Generations
New Roth IRA rules this year invite high income earners to join the tax-free party. For them, it’s an income and estate planning opportunity nonpareil. If you have the wherewithal and will to let your Roth span generations, it could…
The Three T’s of Superior Portfolio Returns
Most investors aspire to superior portfolio performance. It’s what drives us to seek alpha, the additional return of a particular investment over its asset class. But alpha isn’t necessary to surpass your fellow investors. By keeping in mind the 3…