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Is it time to go long volatility?

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by  Erik Conley

Is this a good time to buy VXX, the volatility ETF? With the so-called fear index trading near a 12-month low, some contrarians think the market is extremely overbought and ready for a ...

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Why Does The Stock Market Pay You More Than Your Savings Account?

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by  Erik Conley

Over the long term, savings accounts pay you about 4% interest. The stock market pays about 9.5%. Why is there such a big difference? The short answer is that when you invest in ...

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The Market Looks Vulnerable

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by  Erik Conley

The stock market looks vulnerable.  When you make a list of everything that can go right and what could go wrong, I’m afraid the wrong list is longer.  We had thought that the ...

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Have We Seen The Lows For This Year?

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by  Erik Conley

With the stock market looking stronger in recent days, it’s a good time to ask the question that’s on every investors mind:  Have we seen the lows for this year?  Last Friday’s decent ...

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Who Is Buying and Who Is Selling?

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by  Erik Conley

The following is the weekly market commentary from Jeffrey Kleintop, chief market strategist for LPL Financial. Presently, there are four notable trends in buying and selling in the stock market. U.S. stocks are ...

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