Articles written by Dean Lundell

Are the best interests of shareholders and employees opposed? Your job or career is the biggest investment you will ever make; a lesson in management.

Jul 18, 2011 - Dean Lundell

The market for any business or product is a zero sum game. When it comes to dealing with Wall Street, a little education goes a log way.

Jul 17, 2011 - Dean Lundell

The direction of interest rates on government bonds and all other types of debt over the prior two years have gone in opposite directions. Are you ready to commit?

Jun 3, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Corporate and financial institutions have more than made up for the sharp cutback in FX trading by hedge funds, causing overall volume to climb 15% to record levels.

May 3, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Companies no sooner succeeded in getting their employees to regularly invest in their defined contribution plans, when market promptly tanked. Is it time to reallocate?

Apr 30, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Volatility in the markets has affected both structured derivatives along with futures and options. What lessons can the individual investor learn from the major players?

Apr 26, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Although the past five years have seen dramatic increases the volume of electronic trading, this past year saw a reversal in the trend due to market volatility

Apr 12, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Everyone has played a part in our current financial crisis and we all have been reminded that leverage works both ways.

Apr 11, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Hedge fund returns for 2008 were the most abysmal on record with double-digit losses and huge redemptions. Institutions are focusing on the basic reasons to own them.

Mar 8, 2009 - Dean Lundell

With the state of flux the global markets are in, perhaps it's time to revisit the reasons you invest in the first place and re-focus on your objectives.

Mar 1, 2009 - Dean Lundell

The public is not the only group experiencing a credit crunch. Business is having a difficult time accessing needed credit, making the global recession even worse.

Jan 28, 2009 - Dean Lundell

When banks are deemed "too big to fail" and government rewards that failure, there could be serious consequences -- both good and bad. We need answers - not platitudes.

Jan 25, 2009 - Dean Lundell

The recent price rise and subsequent fall of crude oil, gasoline and natural gas have provided both opportunities and risks for hedge accounts and traders alike.

Jan 12, 2009 - Dean Lundell

The FOREX market is the world's largest market with the biggest players producing daily volume far surpassing any other market.

Jan 4, 2009 - Dean Lundell

Whether hedging or speculating, equity index futures contracts offer the opportunity to participate in very liquid markets representing a wide variety of index contracts.

Dec 14, 2008 - Dean Lundell

Whether you find the broker(s) or they find you, choosing the right broker is very much akin to finding the investments and strategy that are right for you.

Oct 9, 2008 - Dean Lundell

You are going to retire and you're trying to decide about how to allocate your hard earned money in what assets. Much depends on you and your tolerance for risk.

Sep 21, 2008 - Dean Lundell

The growth in electronic trading has been remarkable. Individual investors can get involved in e-trading but what are the benefits and burdens beyond commission savings?

Sep 14, 2008 - Dean Lundell

Bond funds offer an alternative for the less affluent investor but income can vary depending on the credit risk taken and where on the yield curve money is placed.

Aug 24, 2008 - Dean Lundell

Picking end dates or a maturity and credit ratings in your bond portfolio play an important role in finding a balance between risk taken and income received.

Aug 12, 2008 - Dean Lundell

There is a myriad of fixed-income instruments available to the income-oriented investor. The type of investment bought can and does determine the risks and rewards.

Jul 31, 2008 - Dean Lundell

Knowing how calculating interest on a bond properly, will help you get the most from your money in the fixed-income market is a key element to your financial welfare.

Jul 30, 2008 - Dean Lundell

Baby boomers started turning 60 about two years ago. Boomers and other retirees now hitting retirement age are going to be investing for income to supplement pensions.

Jul 26, 2008 - Dean Lundell