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Worries about the extended impact of the Subprime debacle had the markets retreat and then recover over the first two trading days of the week. Below please find the link to the most recent ETF Master list, which has been updated with yesterday’s closing prices. This will enable you to work with more recent data. You can download the file …

The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates by ¼ point has raised numerous discussions as to whether more reductions are a possibility or if that was it for the near term. Michael Shedlock’s article “Rate Cuts: Is It Two and Done?” examines the effects of the rate cut on the economy, and he offers his thoughts on why he believes …

Over the past few days, I received several e-mails from readers voicing their concerns about a variety of issues which might affect their investments. The topics ranged from anticipating a worsening of inflation to diversifying into Canadian funds and when to shift assets into better performing areas. Reader Scott’s email is typical. He writes: Are you optimistic for the long-term …

It was quite challenging this week to keep up with all the potential scandals brewing in the Wall Street community. There is no need for you to go out this weekend and spend money to rent an action movie when all you need to do is follow the business pages of your local newspaper. It’s free! Looks like Merrill Lynch’s …

You very likely have insurance for your most prized possessions such as life, health, car, property and a host of others. While you may not like paying the ever increasing premiums, you realize that you couldn’t do without it nor would you take that chance. I was reminded of that, when I reviewed a portfolio with a client, a physician …

My latest No Load Fund/ETF Tracker has been posted at:http://www.successful-investment.com/newsletter-archive.phpDespite Thursday’s sharp drop in the markets, the major indexes managed to keep the weekly losses manageable. Our Trend Tracking Index (TTI) for domestic funds/ETFs has moved to +6.35% above its long-term trend line (red) as the chart below shows: The international index slipped but still remains +3.29% above its own …