This video goes through an example of how combining an investment's dividend yield with its dividend growth rate is a good estimate of an investment's total return. This is the approach used in developing expected returns for real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships. … [Read more...]
How To Analyze Monthly Employment Releases
This video lesson analyzes the April 2015 jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Economics. The purpose of the video is to show you what I look for in employment releases as potential indicators for a change in economic trends. The episode length is 28 minutes. … [Read more...]
How To Analyze GDP Data Using the U.S. Q1 GDP Release
This video lesson analyzes the First Quarter 2015 U.S. Gross Domestic Product release. The purpose of the video is to show you what I look for in GDP releases as potential indicators for a change in economic trends. The episode length is 28 minutes. … [Read more...]
New Video Added: Lesson 20 of Learn To Invest In 7 Steps
The most recent lesson in the video series Learn To Invest In 7 Steps is a short summary of what was covered in the course and a brief introduction to the next course How To Invest In Bonds. The new video course starts next week. Lesson 20: Conclusion … [Read more...]
New Video Added – Lesson 19 of Learn To Invest In 7 Steps
The most recent lesson in the video series Learn To Invest In 7 Steps introduces Step 7 - Keep Experimenting. Lesson 19: Keep Experimenting … [Read more...]
New Video Added: Lesson 18 of Learn To Invest In 7 Steps
The most recent lesson in the video series Learn To Invest In 7 Steps explores asset allocation. Lesson 18: Asset Allocation … [Read more...]
New Video Added: Lesson 16 of Learn To Invest In 7 Steps
The most recent lesson in the video series Learn To Invest In 7 Steps explores why asset class valuations are critical to investment success. Specifically, it introduces the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio (or CAPE) and shows how subsequent stock returns are related to the beginning valuation. Lesson 16: Asset Class Valuations … [Read more...]