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The ongoing credit crunch has produced great volatility in the stock market. In addition to markets being well down from their maxima, they have also been fluctuating to a degree that makes a roller coaster ride seem like a stroll in the park. Read the rest of this entry »
The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Two of Four
by Steve Selengut
SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxation of Investment and Retirement Income, and (10) Transactional Greed and Fear Controls. Read the rest of this entry »
Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part One of Four
by Steve Selengut
We the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish this Securities Investors Bill of Rights and Protections (SIBORAP). Read the rest of this entry »
Though it’s trick and treat time there could be something much more sinister heading for your doorstep.
If you own a home you will inevitably receive unsolicited visitors offering all manner of services to improve your property, eg roof repairs, wall coatings, drive resurfacing etc etc. Should you express any interest in what’s being described you will receive a visit from a sales person who will explain, at length, the many merits of their particular offering. Often the sales person will act as a pseudo-professional, making a cursory inspection and informing you of the many bad faults afflicting the home you’ve long and happily inhabited. Read the rest of this entry »
by Steve Selengut
There has never been a correction that has not proven to be an investment opportunity. While everything is down in price, there is actually less to worry about than when prices are historically high. More money has been lost by people who bought into last year’s markets than by those who will buy into this one, at this stage of the correction. When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. Read the rest of this entry »
