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Should we test the recent lows, in the near term, Old_Skeet will most likely do some buying. If not I am happy with my current positioning. I'm thinking by year end stocks will be higher. And, again if not, I can live with that too. Stocks have earnings and the ability to grow their value through increasing earnings and revenue while bond values, on the other hand, are married more to interest rate adjustments. Through the years stocks have been one of the best hedges against inflation although, at times, a rise in interest rates can cause stocks to stumble. But, stocks seem more likely to recover and appreciate over time in an rising interest rate environment more so than bonds.
In addition, building a CD Ladder also seems to be a good investment strategy in a rising interest rate environment.
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Ted
In addition, building a CD Ladder also seems to be a good investment strategy in a rising interest rate environment.
Its called covering your ***, because nobody knows whats going to happen next.
USELESS.