Interest rates are rising. Will they continue? In our first In-Depth series on the subject, we discussed how falling rates fleeced the elderly of their retirement. On a long-term chart, there is no doubt that rates … read more The Great Experiment Part 2—The Case for Lower Rates
Economics is a funny thing—you can fill a room with economists and ask a seemingly elementary question like, “Define inflation for me,” and you’ll find there is no clear answer. One may talk in terms … read more The Great Experiment Part 1—Falling Interest Rates and the Fleeced Retiree
Most inexperienced traders believe the key to successful trading lies in having superior predictive abilities. They think the pros must simply be better at picking the winners, and associate correct predictions with brilliance. However, successful … read more Trading for Success the Galton Board Way
Can you really make money in the stock market? After all, don’t the professional traders have the edge? Well, yeah, they have a lot of advantages you or I don’t have, but we, as private … read more The Private Trader’s Edge