W.D. Crowder is an American published author. His background and areas of expertise include history, economics, retirement, finance, expatriate living, international relations, investments, and personal finance. A widely read and top of his class graduate of Stetson University, he obtained his bachelor of arts degree in History with minors in Latin American Studies and International Relations and a special emphasis in Economics. He was President of his Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honors Fraternity) Stetson University chapter and a Phi Beta Kappa (National Honors Fraternity) member.
Most hedge funds utilize highly paid star managers to develop their strategy and invest the client money in the vehicles that match these objectives. Since the financial crisis of 2008, a new and growing type of hedge funds has emerged. These are the trend following...
With central banks gearing up to restart the proverbial money printing presses in announcements this week, investors have a new game. They are now busily front running central banks’ action in markets everywhere. This emerging news makes an even stronger case...
You can not help but notice the impressive rally that gold and silver have been on in June and for most of 2016 so far. The safe haven metals have continued to enjoy widespread gains across currency markets. Investors have been hunting for safe haven hideaways as...
For anyone who was on vacation and missed the market updates during the last week, volatility is back with a vengeance. Thanks to the pro-leave Brexit vote, the world’s financial markets have been upended once again. U.S. stock markets saw over 600 point drops...
After hedge fund managers experienced the most disappointing first quarter returns since the financial crisis erupted, they have sensed a new opportunity. This surrounds the vote today of Britons deciding whether to leave the European Union or remain in an institution...
