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What Do Many Growth Stocks and Ponzi Schemes Have in Common?

 by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsStock pickers may be able to show a big return in a short period of time in order to capture your attention and to sell their services. This creates an [...]  Read the full story

Stocks vs. High Yield Bonds - Which is Better?

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsHigh yield bonds or "junk bonds" present interesting possibilities for investors. I would propose that right now, while the economy is settling and the [...]  Read the full story

The Risks of Monetizing Debt - Part One

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsThe Federal Reserve has been using some unusual tactics to offset the effects of the credit crisis of 2007-2009. Individual investors should have a basic [...]  Read the full story

Learn to Profit at the Gas Pump

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsOne of the great things about being an investor is that you can exercise more control over your overall financial situation than non-investors. This [...]  Read the full story

Trading Price Gaps - Part Three

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsLike breakaway gaps, a continuation gap represents a shift in investor sentiment. Specifically, a continuation gap on higher than average volume [...]  Read the full story

Trading Price Gaps - Part Two

by John Jagerson, Analyst at Learning MarketsBreakaway gaps are useful indicators for a resumption of a trend following a consolidation pattern or an emerging new trend. These gaps happen when [...]  Read the full story