by Nicolas Rabener | Sep 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have Stock Markets Changed? Same old, same old, it seems. September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Trading technology continues to make the trading of stocks easier, cheaper, and faster However, despite this and other financial...
by Nicolas Rabener | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Don’t Convert to Convertible Bonds Equity exposure in disguise September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Convertible bonds are typically viewed as debt rather than equity instruments However, these are highly correlated to...
by Nicolas Rabener | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
BDCs: Better Don’t Choose? Another strategy that trades income for capital returns August 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Business development companies (BDC) funds feature 10%+ annual fees Investors seem to be willing to accept...
by Nicolas Rabener | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Preferential Times for Preferred Income Strategies? Not all that glitters is gold June 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Preferred income funds offer exceptionally high yields However, the higher the yield, the lower the total return The...
by Nicolas Rabener | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
What Are Growth Stocks? Growth lies in the eye of the beholder. January 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARYGrowth stocks can be defined via valuations, fundamentals, or performanceThese stocks have generated essentially zero excess returns...