Ed McCarthy, CFP

• 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.

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  Direxion Shakes Up Commodity Investing’s Volatile Returns

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  March 18, 2013

  One fund aims to take advantage of upswings and move to cash at other times.

• Optimal Opportunities

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  February 22, 2013

  While Actavis (ACT) narrowed its 2013 guidance expectations in the wake of an unexpected Concerta approval, the company is still poised to post close to 30% EPS growth and potentially double-digit annual EPS growth through 2016.

• REITs: Building Attractive Growth

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  February 22, 2013

  We see a lot to like here, and while we say that about several of the agency REITs, Capstead Mortgage (CMO) has moved a bit higher on our near-term favorites list.

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  The Pros & Cons of Alternative Mutual Funds

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  January 27, 2013

  Analysts debate their short-term underperformance vs. longer-term potential

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  The Sticky World of Stamp Collections

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  January 21, 2013

  Some top investors, including PIMCO's Bill Gross, and plenty of history buffs think it's a worthwhile pursuit -- though not necessarily a profitable one.

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  Four Rules for Investing in Tech Startups

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  December 20, 2012

  Doing well in the high-tech industry is no easy feat, for entrepreneurs or investors, according to one expert---- but there are ways to increase the odds of success.

• Total-Return Investing: The Case Stays Strong

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  December 20, 2012

  While clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance tend to drive their portfolio allocation, there is a significant role for total-return investing among most investors, including those focused primarily on income or growth, experts say.

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  Hard-Asset Investing: How to Buy Antiques Online

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  December 14, 2012

  Tips on embracing the latest technology to purchase much-loved, older items.