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Thoughts on Thanksgiving Day, Past and Present
November 22, 2018 Government & Politics
Thanksgiving always has been a day to pause and consider our blessings as Americans, to consider what unites us, not to dwell on what divides us. Cash Is King … and Dividends Are His Princes
November 21, 2018 Stocks
Last week I told you about cash. I believe it is the single most important concept in investing. Without cash, you’re just talking. Capitalism Is in Grave Danger
November 20, 2018 U.S. Economy
Competition is what made capitalism a success story. Without competition, capitalism is simply a big racket, with us as the marks. How to Measure Market Volatility With the VVIX Indicator
November 16, 2018 Trading Strategies
Yes, you read that right. The VVIX indicator, not the VIX index. But before I explain… Often the trades that seem too risky are the ones that turn out to be the most profitable. It’s when things are at their worst. When you wonder whether another crash is inevitable and when the financial media is […] America Takes Lead in Oil, Producing More Oil with Less Wells
November 16, 2018 Commodities, Oil
If you don’t know the Law of the Vital Few, you should. Also known as the 80/20 rule, it states that 80% of an effect comes from 20% of the causes. Managers are very familiar with this law. Their top few workers deliver the lion’s share of results. Economists point to the fact that a […]