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So Just How Volatile Was October?

October look like the markets were always in the headlines. The first story seemed to be a big day on the markets (usually a big DOWN day). read more »
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The flip side to leveraged ETF’s

There is no doubt that these products provide active investors with incredible opportunities because of their incredibly volatility. read more »
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Investment Volatility vs. Portfolio Volatility

If you can find investments that move up/down with opposite timing to each other, you can reduce your overall portfolio volatility (even while taking[...] read more »
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Risk vs. Volatility (They're not the same!)

The difference between risk and volatility is significant. With a short time frame, a volatile investment (like an index fund) is risky. Over a long [...] read more »
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Saying "Risk" When We Mean "Volatility"

Unfortunately, even those of us who understand the difference between risk and volatility often use the wrong word. Consequence: People (ourselves in[...] read more »
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Volatility Increases Return: Mathematical Proof (Video)

A video walk-through explaining why greater volatility leads to greater return. read more »
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John Bogle on the Market's Decline

John Bogle (founder of Vanguard) states in an interview that investor fear--as opposed to an impending economic collapse--is the primary reason for o[...] read more »
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A Play on Volatility

One thins is certain on the market these days; volatility. Why not trying to make a play on it? read more »
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Fundamental Factors in Determining Investment Return

In short: Investments that carry a greater degree of short-term risk will offer higher long-term return. read more »
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Fear and Loathing on Main Street

Is the media sensationalizing the economy, leading to unnecessary fear on main street? Yes. A statistical example of how the media takes financial ne[...] read more »
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Turbulence and Market History

Taking the time to learn about market history can help prepare you mentally for both bull markets and bear markets down the road. read more »
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Volatility Questions

Answering questions about the CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX). read more »
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Hows Your Financial Fitness

William Bernstein argues that people need to train in order to improve their "financial fitness." By adopting a strategy of annual rebalancing, we can train ourselves to buy low and sell high. read more »
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Volatility when DCA'ing Out of an Investment

In short: When dollar-cost-averaging *out* of an investment, increased volatility decreases overall return. read more »
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Greater Volatility = Greater Returns

Short version: When dollar-cost-averaging into an investment, greater volatility will increase your returns. read more »
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