Volatility

I came across this interesting little graphic in the NYT at the weekend and thought interesting little picture might see what the underlying article has to say.  To save you the trouble of reading it, the article is a little piece regarding volatility and the lack of movement in the S&P500. The concluding paragraph of the article is as…

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Hedge Funds

The hedge-fund industry just had its fourth-worst quarter on record, according to one industry watcher. Hedge funds lost 5.5% in the quarter, according to Hedge Fund Research Inc., “trailing only the third and fourth quarters of 2008 and the third quarter of 1998.” More here This is not surprising – as I have mentioned before…

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The More Things Change

Well October ended pretty much as it started with Europe still rooted, no useful suggestions as to what to do with Greece other than push it into the Mediterranean and sink it and markets moving one step forward and then one step back. However, in reviewing my posts for this months it is worth revisiting this idiot who predicted…

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