Even though you might not know it from looking at US stocks, there is great uncertainty in the market. Many analysts believe that the recent run up in the S&P 500 is due largely (or entirely) to Quantitative Easing I and II, rather than long term expectations in assets. Historically, the USD is thought to [...]
Investing in the stock market is the easiest and most common investment in the world. Creating an E-Trade account and investing on margin (taking a loan from a brokerage to invest) takes around five minutes and a signature. Part of this is perpetuated by CNBC’s ability to spin stories and produce “educational” programs, designed to [...]