The Motley Fool – In coming up with ways to protect their portfolios, many investors draw on lessons learned from their most recent mistakes. Unfortunately, most people right now are taking the lessons they learned from the 2008 bear market and buying bonds, which could easily prove to be far riskier than they thought.
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The Motley Fool – The recent pullback in the stock market has many investors running for cover. Meanwhile, fear of an imminent double-dip recession and concerns about renewed pressure in the housing market has pushed bond prices to historic highs, reducing bond yields and creating an income crunch for savers. Throughout 2010, billions of dollars have gone into bond mutual funds, and the trend shows no sign of reversing anytime soon.
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AP – Mortgage rates were unchanged this week at the lowest point in decades, but it hasn’t been enough to jump-start the housing market.
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The Motley Fool – In the financial markets, investors who take risks often reap the biggest rewards. Although most of the bond market has been among investors’ favorite places for new money in recent months, junk bonds just might be giving you enough potential reward to justify their risk.
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The Motley Fool – With the market in disarray and a second-half economic slowdown at hand, investors of various stripes may be considering initiating, or substantially adding to, a gold position. The key question, however, is how to most profitably, and most safely, gain exposure to the yellow metal.
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The Motley Fool – We’re halfway through a turbulent year, and the market’s rocky ways are likely to continue.
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The Motley Fool – We’re halfway through a turbulent year, and the market’s rocky ways are likely to continue.
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The Motley Fool – We’re halfway through a turbulent year, and the market’s rocky ways are likely to continue.
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The Motley Fool – We’re halfway through a turbulent year, and the market’s rocky ways are likely to continue.
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