Smarter Investing

The Oracle is wrong about the value of fixed income securities in most portfolios - even now.

Strategies

Buffett’s flawed advice on bonds

The term took on meaning when we abandoned the gold standard.

Outlook

We lightened up on commodities and increased exposure to mid-caps.

Strategies

A terrific upcoming conference on the state and future of the Boston-area tech startup ecosystem.

We believe heavy equipment manufacturers will be good investments over the next few years.

Strategies

The Fed is pumping $80 billion a month into the markets.

Strategies

Here's why we took a position in the iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index.

Strategies

These misunderstandings aren't helping anyone.

Outlook

Not only did hedge funds as a class underperform the S&P 500 by fully 10% through May 10, but only a small sliver of funds managed to outperform it.

Outlook

Steer clear of gold, which may be set for more declines.

Strategies

Here's how the Net Payout Yields portfolio performed.

Strategies

Yahoo will acquire massive traffic gains in this $1.1 billion deal.

Outlook