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Hedge Funds Now Control $2.3 Trillion Dollars

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by  Erik Conley

You want to know who moves the market? Hedge funds now control so much money that they can often drive the entire stock market up or down, especially when they are on the ...

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Why Do High Frequency Traders aka Flash Boys Want To Be Market-Makers?

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by  Erik Conley

An astute client asked me this question, and I was at a loss about why many of these High Frequency Trading firms want to take on the burden of making markets. After doing ...

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How To Tell When Your Adviser Is Taking Advantage Of You

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by  Erik Conley

“You can’t even trust your mama’s advice, ’cause she might be jivin’  too.”  -Unknown Most financial advisers are ethical and they try to do what’s best for their clients. They sincerely want you ...

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The Fiduciary and Suitability Standards – Just Smokescreens?

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by  Erik Conley

There’s nothing like a set of letters after your name to create instant credibility It’s possible for an unethical adviser to hide behind a front of enforceable ethical rules by calling himself or ...

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Why Beating The Market Is A Zero-Sum Game

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by  Erik Conley

Be honest. Is one of your investing goals beating the market? Join the club of 50 million like-minded investors who share the same goal. Beating the market is tough. Especially when you consider ...

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