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28 Key Asset Categories: How Do They Compare?

Hmmm..."Prudent Man CFA" is an options trader? That seems like a bit of a dichotomy in and of itself.

I agree that investing is more art and less science. And as Richard Shaw has provided for us once again, his version of art has painted a colorful canvas that many of us non-CFA's find extremely beneficial. While it may be void of continuously diminishing intrinsic values, I find it full of useful ideas, among a broad array of asset classes, that mere mortals might actually use to make money.

Thank you Mr. Shaw.

Six Month Correlation Among iShares ETFs

Richard:

Thanks for the data, as the last 6-month time frame has changed many of these correlations considerably. Apparently, several readers are either new to investing and not familiar with correlation tables, or simply feel it is their job to complain. In any event, I appreciate your efforts in this post and the many others you have provided here.

15 Key Types of Bond ETFs: 2008 Review

Steve:

You want Intermediate-term corporate bond ETFs?

iShares - Barclays Intermediate Credit Bond ETF (CIU)

also consider:

iShares - Barclays 1-3 Year Credit Bond ETF (CSJ)
iShares - Barclays Credit Bond ETF (CFT)


If you're willing to accept a combination of Government/Credit Bonds:

Vanguard - Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF (BIV)
iShares - Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF (GVI)
iShares - Barclays Government/Credit Bond ETF (GBF)