Beta And The Cost Of MarginWhat is the cost of using margin in an account to boost returns by boosting beta? In a margin account you can borrow up to 50% of the...
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) And BetaThe Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) derives the expected return for an asset based upon the asset's systematic, or market, risk. CAPM...
Is A House A Good Investment?From 1900 - 2012 house prices increased 3.1% annually while inflation averaged 3%(1). Historically, housing has appreciated just about...
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?The point at which debt interest rate exceeds after tax investment return is the point at which good debt turns to bad debt. While after...
Should I Max Out My 401K?With a goal of maximizing after tax returns, does it make sense to invest the maximum amount in a 401K or take this money after tax and...