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Barclay's iPath Optimized Currency Carry Exchange Traded Note (ICI)

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  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    Cliff, thanks for a very well written and easy to follow piece of logic. Since logic is the only thing I understand with clarity, I can... More »
    Comment by Northern Dancer
    Dec 6 12:43 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest: Hedge Fund Results Without Hedge Fund Fees [View article]
    Thanks for a good explanation and I am glad that you mentioned the liquidity issue. The problem with the forex carry trade, which is... More »
    Comment by Clive Corcoran
    Dec 1 13:20 pm |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest: Hedge Fund Results Without Hedge Fund Fees [View article]
    Thank you - I prefer an ETF over an ETN for exactly the reason you mention. This looks like a good idea when used for the right reason.... More »
    Comment by mbkelly75
    Dec 1 12:12 pm |
    Rating: 0 -1
  • PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest: Hedge Fund Results Without Hedge Fund Fees [View article]
    Good article. Explained the operation of the currency harvest fund well and some of the existing risks.
    Comment by Harry L
    Dec 1 11:57 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • PowerShares DB G10 Currency Harvest: Hedge Fund Results Without Hedge Fund Fees [View article]
    SA's Related Articles leaves much to be desired. There have been several articles here lately on this subject: search for 'play carry... More »
    Comment by nym
    Dec 1 11:37 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    As an exporter of widgets, I am not sure what you are getting to. I have gained market share while my German competition suffers.
    Comment by Formyx
    Nov 29 19:59 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    This article has more educational value than most Ivy League schools. Thank you Cliff.
    Comment by Danny Furman
    Nov 29 10:20 am |
    Rating: +2 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    The stock market is correlated ( to some degree ) with the Carry Trade not USD.
    Comment by Baboon
    Nov 29 08:41 am |
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  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    Please note that the last time the USD lost 50% of its value (against the majors) in an orderly devaluation: after the Plaza Accord... More »
    Comment by Analyste de Boston
    Nov 28 16:46 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    That's nonsense. Movements in the dollar have always directly affected commodity markets, since commodities are priced in dollars. As a... More »
    Comment by CurveTrader
    Nov 28 07:46 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    The money the banks got from the gov't that was suppose to be loaned out to business' wound up in the leverage hands of hedge funds to... More »
    Comment by auto44
    Nov 27 14:14 pm |
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  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    GREAT SUBJECT here's my opinion people own money and assets they need somewhere to park them when something like the GFC hits and... More »
    Comment by SABTrader
    Nov 27 12:36 pm |
    Rating: +2 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    An excess supply of US dollars, and Eurodollars, forces investors to choose between currency conversion and finding a suitable... More »
    Comment by flow5
    Nov 27 10:39 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    Investment is being done based on expectation. When US economy was at the brink of collapse, US infused massive fund into assets while... More »
    Comment by Zenilvana
    Nov 27 09:10 am |
    Rating: +1 -1
  • The Must-Know Connection Between Stocks and the USD [View article]
    The current asset rally may be attributed to the dollar carry trade. Dollar is available at zero cost, even a small return from asset... More »
    Comment by Thomas George
    Nov 27 08:47 am |
    Rating: +2 0