Gridlock! Whether you’re delighted or dismayed by the results of the midterm election, I’ve got encouraging news for you—a divided government in Washington isn’t such a bad thing for your investments. This month, I’ll show you how you can take advantage of the new paths to profit that the election has opened up. In fact, I expect gains of 40%-60% in the next two years for my top picks. December also marks the fourth anniversary of our Incredible Dividend Machine. This nifty portfolio has beaten the overall stock market by such a huge margin it’s almost amusing. In our latest lineup, I’m swapping two of the members of the Machine with new names that I’m confident will keep the streak going. Finally, the holiday season is the perfect time to do some housecleaning, and if you’re sitting on a mutual fund that has outlived its usefulness, raise a glass of holiday cheer and toast it good-bye. Then replace it with one of my four best funds for your specific needs.
Written on December 1, 2006 at 12:00 am, by Administrator
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The stock market can do almost anything it wants, anytime. If you needed proof of this bedrock principle, the past quarter’s trading should lay any doubts to rest. Assuming no disaster occurs tomorrow, we’ll close September with the strongest quarterly percentage gain on the S&P 500 since 2004.
Written on September 28, 2006 at 6:27 pm, by Administrator
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