Rick Miller

Why Are Stocks And Bonds Both Down? Part II

Why have both stocks and bonds declined? Rising interest rates and poor earnings forecasts are only part of the story.

Conventional wisdom dictates that bonds always protect portfolios from stock declines. If that’s true, how can stocks and bonds both be down?

Bond prices are declining. What does that mean and how does the interest rate affect bonds and your portfolio?

We tend to think of bonds as the “safe” investment. Is that true? What are bonds and are they still a solid investment?

The perfect portfolio is attainable. The trick? Ask yourself if an investment opportunity jibes with these four core principles of investing.

A recent book describes the perfect portfolio and what goes into it. Is perfection in your financial life possible?

When we measure inflation, the variables and each person’s point-of-view complicate seemingly simple calculations.