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Even in the best conditions, the stock market has its ups and downs. Yet, when market conditions take a turn for the worst, a few weeks of losses can make it seem like the sky is falling. As losses ...

In the “Margaritaville” episode of South Park that became a popular internet meme, Stan deposits $100 into the bank to learn about saving during a recession. As his money is transferred into a ...

I have a friend who's an engineer. As a result, he thinks that he's got everything covered, including his investments. For the most part, he does - so he doesn't often ask for my input. But there's ...

Nobody can predict the future, but investment decisions based on data as opposed to opinions tend to produce superior returns in the long term. Even when there are valid reasons for concern, buying ...

We believe a portfolio protection is needed now more than the recent months. Fundamentals suggest that a sooner rate hike (even a series of rate hikes) is more probable than not. Technically speaking, ...

Market volatility is normal—especially during periods of potential recession, international war and high inflation The best ways to protect your capital include diversifying your holdings, choosing ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on corporate earnings and has significantly increased correlation between traditional asset classes like bonds and equities. At the height of the ...

In last week’s commentary, I spent considerable time discussing the historical importance of the S&P 500 Index’s (SPX — 4,358.34) 36-month, or three-year, moving average as buy and sell signals, with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Osman is a finance expert with over 30 years of experience. The VIX, or Volatility Index, quantifies investor uncertainty ...