
Sell High! Buy Low…Now!
Jun. 29, 2017 4:12 AM ET Summary Gold has a low correlation of annual return to both stocks and bonds. While it is known that gold is a good hedge for stocks, can it also hedge a stock/bond portfolio? A small position in gold improved the performance of a 60/40…

Warren Buffett’s Favorite Indicator
Warren Buffett’s favorite indicator for analyzing the valuation of the stock market is the market capitalization of the stock market divided by gross domestic product (GDP). NIA has just created brand new must see market cap/GDP ratio charts for 11 of the world’s largest stock markets covering 73% of the…

Trump Prepares to “Do a Number” on Dodd-Frank Banking Law
By Craig R. Smith While many in the media lament President Trump’s campaign promise to “do a number” on the Dodd-Frank legislation passed after the 2008 financial crisis, not much will happen until the 120 day review has passed and the data is reviewed by the president. The president has…