pros and cons

The Pros and Cons of Preferreds

While preferred funds are certainly providing a healthy yield right now, Russ explains why this extra income comes with a price.

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Copacabana

Rethinking Risk With Corporate Emerging Market Bond ETFs

Investors might assume that emerging market corporate bond ETFs would consist of bonds that have lower credit ratings than those of emerging market sovereign ETFs, making them riskier holdings. But Matt Tucker explains why it’s always good to question your assumptions.

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pricecreep

The Investing Implications of Price Creep

While double-digit inflation is extremely unlikely this year, the new core inflation figure shows that prices are slowly creeping up in the United States. For investors, there are a couple of implications. Russ explains.

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greek euro

Will a “Grexit” Come to Pass?

Greece’s fate now likely hinges on the results of a second election, which will probably occur in mid- to late June. Here’s a look at what the outcome of that election could mean for Greece’s place in the euro.

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inflation fighters

Inflation Fighters

Whether you agree with Russ that inflation isn’t a short-term concern, or you fear the worst in the near future, preparing a portfolio for inflation is on many investors minds. In order to answer this common question, Russ weighs in on how different asset classes measure up against inflation.

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