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Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
There’s a lot of talk about a recession these days from both politicians and economists, making many investors very nervous about the future. Recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Currently, there is no consensus on whether we are in a recession, going into a recession, or simply […]
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26Dec2007 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Short Selling for the Average Investor
Short selling has traditionally been a technique reserved for the expert traders and investors, but a new set of ETFs released by ProShares may quickly change the landscape. Now, average investors can do more than just sit on the sidelines in a bear market – they can “safely” purchase ETFs that will enable them to […]
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19Dec2007 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
Bet on Activism with Backspreads
Activist hedge funds have been a driving force in the markets for some time now. They build up sizable stakes in troubled companies and work to unlock value through a series of initiatives, ranging from share buybacks to outright asset auctions. The success of these campaigns depends largely on the board of directors and the […]
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19Dec2007 | Justin Kuepper | 0 comments | Continued
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