we’re looking at what types of investments are likely to benefit from the increased bond market volatility and potential price trends which could come from a rising rate environment.
Category: Investing Insight
25 Questions Every Investor Should Know About eco Capital
Let’s face it, when you take the time to evaluate possible strategies for your long term portfolio plans (especially Alternative Investments) there are a lot of choices out there, and it’s not always easy to create a so called short list, or even make a choice when you have that said short list. Performance tends […]
Why Bonds are more like Tom Hanks, not Rodney Dangerfield
This morning, we came across a piece by Fran Kinniry of Vanguard suggesting that bonds lack investors’ respect when it comes time to talk diversification, complete with the required Rodney Dangerfield/no Respect mention: “Oh when I was a kid, I got no respect. I played hide and seek. They wouldn’t even look for me.” – […]
Commodity ETFs: You’re Paying Extra To Lose That Money
It’s time for our monthly look at how commodity ETFs do. You can probably guess how they’re doing… but what about compared to the futures contract?
Does a 40 Act Make Sense?
On the surface, it seems like a simple choice for Managed Futures managers to convert their private funds into a 40 Act Mutual Fund, especially with the explosion of assets over the last six or seven years. But that choice gets a little more difficult when you look at the current Managed Futures Mutual Fund […]

Star Wars: The Fan’s Guide to Investing
We’re officially two weeks away from the premiere of, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” We couldn’t help ourselves but create an infographic for Star War fans to navigate to the galaxy of investments.
How Futures Markets View Rate Hikes
Those with billions of dollars on the line typically don’t like to make big bets on what seems likely.
Attain Funds November Performance
Congratulations are in order for the Attain Family of Funds following November – with all four funds posting gains and the Attain Short Term Fund hitting a new all time high after gains of +2.42% in November.