The Day After...

Don't marry for money. You can borrow it cheaper.
- Scotts Proverb

The world of bonds can be as dangerous as the equity markets, especially for those who choose to play a game they don’t know the rules to. If the “average” rates a five for knowledge on the equity markets (just play along), that same average investor would rate a two on fixed income.

These people would argue that bonds just aren’t as exciting or have the same rewards and dangers of the equity markets. I’m sure there’s a room full of bond traders in Chicago, and many others around the world who would disagree with that. Fixed income can be just as “sexy” as its counterpart for the right people who know what they are doing. With some insight from some of these experts, you might just be able to learn something today…

At Action Weekly!, written by Michael R. Englund, you will receive updates and commentary on the bond markets, as well as equities, the dollar and a region by region breakdown. His November 16th edition titled “Holiday Doldrums Approaching,” states that the “bond market ran another gauntlet of supply…without the help of the Fed.”

The Financial Commentator by E. James Welsh is a monthly publication that gives insight to the Fed, monetary policy, the economy as well as the financial markets. His most recent edition, dated October 18, 2009, he states that “the high yield bond market often mirrors the stock market. If the stock market undergoes the correction I expect, high yield bonds will also sell off.” For information on the dollar and gold, check this one out also.

Systems and Forecasts by Marvin Appel is a weekly publication that focuses on stock and bond strategies using funds and ETFs. While his November 16th edition focused on the new highs inn the stock market, he also mentioned that high yield bond funds are on a two week rally and investment grade bonds have “jumped across the board.” His next release will be November 19th.

There are three more opportunities for you to help your portfolio. Tomorrow we’ll take a look at commodities, options and futures. As always, comments, questions, ideas and rants are always welcome.

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