Friday September 19, 2008
Crisis Bulletin #2: September 2008 Update
The following text is from Daryl Montgomery, organizer of “Investing Meet-Up” sessions in New York. Investing Meet-Up gatherings bring together professional as well as lay investors to discuss investment opportunities, economic trends, and risks. The sessions are outstanding.
Thursday September 18, 2008
Crisis Bulletin 1
Most investors are reeling from the country’s financial crisis. Home prices are tumbling. The stock market has come down 24% since July ‘07. For the first time ever, money market funds have lost money. And several major financial institutions have gone bust or been forced into government receivership.
Monday September 1, 2008
What Kinds of Investments Make Sense Now?
Whether large or small in size, a great many investors have lost money in the market recently. So what kinds of investments make sense right now? Is this a good time to go into stocks? Is this a good time to add to your stock positions now?
The information and views contained in this column do not represent a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any particular security or fund. Past results are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Investments of any kind can result in losses. When considering any investment, you should independently judge the content, management, fees, tax implications, and risk factors of the investment and, in particular, read its prospectus and/or other offering materials.