Jim Woods
Invest in High-Dividend-Paying International Companies
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ:VYMI) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of developed and emerging market firms that are expected to pay above average dividends over the next 12 months. VYMI takes a conservative approach to international high dividend yields. Firms are ranked by forecast yield over the next 12 months, and […]
Praise Capitalism and Pass the Ammunition
Last night, I had a dream about the day I stood in front of the American flag at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Los Angeles, lifted my right hand and took the Oath of Enlistment into the United States Army. On that day, I swore that I would support and defend the Constitution of […]
Two Ways to Profit from Putin’s Bellicosity
In the iconic 1987 film “Wall Street,” the ruthless corporate raider Gordon Gecko is described as someone who was so uncaring and so heartless that 15 minutes after the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up, he was on the phone shorting NASA stock. Now, there are some problems with this idea, as the film is actually […]
This ETF Provides Stability Overseas
International investing has not been the hottest investing theme in recent years. However, markets are well known for working in cycles. In all likelihood, there will come another moment for international companies to shine. One way to take advantage of some of the best non-U.S. equities out there is through iShares MSCI International Quality Factor […]
Analyzing a ‘Foreign’ ETF
Sometimes, it is best to stay at home and remain faithful to the tried-and-true experiences that you’ve known all your life. Such a decision provides one with a safe harbor during tumultuous times. At other times, it is wiser to cast off, explore new horizons and experience new sensations. This dilemma also applies to the […]
Lessons Learned at 168 MPH
Some people play golf. Some people play tennis. And while I certainly understand the appeal of these great activities, I prefer to engage in recreational activities that are, shall we say, a little more extreme. Another way to describe my proclivities is the way many of my friends and family do, and that is to […]