by Jerry Wagner | Jan 2, 2018 | In My Opinion
Our research manager, Jason Teed, began his commentary for the All Star Investor newsletter today as follows: The past year was a particularly unique one as far as domestic equity markets go. The S&P 500 experienced record-breaking low volatility, as well as...
by Flexible Plan Investments | Jan 2, 2018 | What's Happening at FPI
Dividends on the Quantified Funds and The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund Don’t be alarmed by the declines experienced December 26 by our Quantified Funds and The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX). The percentage declines were the result of fairly hefty dividends declared...
by Flexible Plan Investments | Jan 2, 2018 | Quantified Funds
U.S. equity markets were down last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded a weekly loss of 0.14% (+1.84% for December), the S&P 500 was down 0.36% (+0.98% for December), and the NASDAQ Composite lost 0.81% (+0.43% for December). Six of the 11 S&P...
by Flexible Plan Investments | Jan 2, 2018 | The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund
Last week, the gold spot price rose 2.17% with a weakening U.S. Dollar Index. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) gained 2.21% for the week. The prices of short-duration fixed-income ETF holdings were lower, on average, last week. The value of the COMEX gold...
by Rick Andrews | Jan 2, 2018 | Gold Nugget
Gold is up 13% for the year and on target for its best year since 2010. Inflation worries are coming into play with the prospect of significant infrastructure spending up next for the Trump agenda. Gold’s hedge against inflation is now joining its safe-haven...