The AAII Journal
May 2012 Issue
Editor's Note »
Editor's Note
I realize that some of you may view municipal ("muni") bonds as dicey. Headlines about Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Stockton, California, and other towns in financial trouble have cast a negative light on these securities.
Features »
Notes on the Current State of the Muni Bond Market
Muni bond yields are reasonably attractive relative to Treasury yields, and fears about a rise in defaults remain totally misplaced.
Features »
The Diversity of Municipal Bonds and What You Need to Know About Risks
The bond market is split between traditional secure securities and those that are riskier, such as bonds tied to private profit-making or nonprofit borrowers.
Financial Statements »
The Balance Sheet: Assets, Debts and Equity
The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company’s assets and liabilities at a certain point in time and gives insight into a company’s financial strength.
Stock Screens »
Screening for Stocks With Strong Secular Growth
Secular growth companies increase earnings in both good and bad economic cycles. This screen is designed to identify such companies.
Financial Planning »
Consumer Financial Protection in the Current Economy
Academics and policymakers discuss how to make financial products more effective for consumers and their risks more easily understood.
Trading Strategies »
Money From Momentum: Positive Feedback Can Drive Returns
Chasing performance can be a rational response by investors, since they are seeking profits, but there are limitations to following such strategies.
AAII Model Portfolios »
Model Mutual Fund and ETF Portfolios: Choosing a Benchmark Isn't Easy
A benchmark should follow the same approach as the portfolio being measured, but the most popular benchmarks measure average portfolio performance.
- Briefly Noted
Current news items of interest to individual investors. - Letters
Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.
Notes on the Current State of the Muni Bond Market
Muni bond yields are reasonably attractive relative to Treasury yields, and fears about a rise in defaults remain totally misplaced.
The Diversity of Municipal Bonds and What You Need to Know About Risks
The bond market is split between traditional secure securities and those that are riskier, such as bonds tied to private profit-making or nonprofit borrowers.
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