Ed McCarthy, CFP

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  Can Timberland REITs Spruce Up a Portfolio?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 23, 2013

  There are four reasons that the global dynamics of wood and energy prices could make them a growing asset, experts say.

• Exploiting Attractive Resources

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 21, 2013

  Natural gas continues to attract favorable attention as a key energy source for the United States. To better understand what trends are affecting the market for natural gas and stock in the sector, we turned to four industry experts.

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  Any Luster Left for Precious Metals?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  May 17, 2013

  Understanding the world's different metals and their dynamics in the global economy is key to maximizing their value in portfolios, say experts at ETF Securities.

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  Private Equity: Brighter Days Ahead?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 21, 2013

  After a tough 2012, PE looks poised for a good comeback, experts say.

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  How Do Art Returns Compare to the S&P?

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 14, 2013

  To produce a healthy gain from an art sale, investors need to learn the ins and outs of the art market, experts say.

• Fluid Performance

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 1, 2013

  Profits and dividends keep streaming from water company stocks.

• Digging Deep

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 1, 2013

  Coal companies continue to generate solid earnings results and attractive yields.

• Powering Forward

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 1, 2013

  Electric utilities stay focused on improving their operations and management to ensure that results for shareholders are sustainable.

• Moving Ahead

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 1, 2013

  The United States continues to move toward energy independence with oil-and-natural gas industry exploration and production (E&P) companies playing an important role in that trend.

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  Investing in Comics: Not Just for Superheroes

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  March 24, 2013

  Experts share several key techniques for taking advantage of market trends—past, present and future.