Slope of Hope Blog Posts

Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.

Slope Polls Are LIVE!

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This is a feature I wish I had thought of years ago, since it is incredibly obvious, but – – oh, well. In any case, I’m pleased to tell you we have introduced polls into Slope, and anyone can use them.

They are built right into the comments system. To create one, click on the Poll radio button, and you will be given fields to enter your question and at least two answers. You can add more answers if you like, and the topic can be on anything – – what the market is going to do, what sports team you think is going to win a championship, and so forth. As always, just keep it civil and decent.

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ETF Focus: Interest-Sensitive

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Preface to all eight parts: The stock market from January 4 through early February 24th was like an action movie. The market from late February 24th through March 25th was like watching the end credits roll. Perhaps we’ll see an other sea change soon, but regardless, I have grouped together a few similar ETFs and have put remarks in the caption area.

High-yield corporate bond is a total wreck
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