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David Fabian

Managing Partner, FMD Capital Management
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David is a Managing Partner at FMD Capital Management, a fee-only registered investment advisory firm specializing in exchange-traded funds. He has years of experience constructing and implementing actively managed growth and income portfolios using ETFs, CEFs, and mutual funds. FMD Capital ...more
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3 Core Bond ETFs That Are Coping Well With Rising Rates
Saturday, January 7, 2017 12:20 PM EDT
A reader recently sent me a question asking why you would own a bond fund when interest rates are on the move higher. This type of sentiment is more than likely on the minds of many investors who evaluate adjustments to their asset allocation.
In this article: BOND, BSV, TOTL Also: AGG, BND
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Shining A Spotlight On Ailing Health Care ETFs
Thursday, January 5, 2017 5:02 AM EDT
Over the last twelve months, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR posted a total return of -2.76%. That final performance includes dividends and carries the stigma of being the only major S&P sector to finish the year in negative territory.
In this article: IBB, JNJ, MRK, PFE, PJP, XLV
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6 Things I Learned In 2016
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:55 AM EDT
One of my habits is to write an annual review of the lessons I learned over the preceding twelve months. The purpose is to impart both successes and missteps in a way that bolsters your own investment endeavors.
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Your Biggest Investment Mistake Of 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016 2:19 PM EDT
The real mistakes are choices you continue to make in the face of incontrovertible evidence they are wrong.
In this article: VXX
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4 BlackRock ETFs For Steady Retirement Income
Friday, December 16, 2016 3:11 PM EDT
Retired investors are often looking for core exposure in funds that demonstrate low costs and steady income.
In this article: HDV, DGRO, AOK, PFF Also: T, XOM
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Why Bond Bears Need To Calm Down
Monday, December 12, 2016 1:35 AM EDT
Income investors are currently facing an uptick of concern over bond holdings that is reminiscent of the 2013 taper tantrum.
In this article: AGG
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2017 Outlook: Reading The Trends In Emerging Market ETFs
Sunday, December 11, 2016 4:17 AM EDT
Investors are likely feeling emboldened by the strength of stocks as we close out 2016. Bullish enthusiasm can be infectious and now the race is on to determine which sectors or regions will be the top-performing areas of the market in 2017.
In this article: SPY, VWO, IEMG
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3 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing The Perfect Closed-End Fund
Thursday, December 8, 2016 2:33 AM EDT
Closed-end funds should be considered advanced tools by their nature. These funds are typically more expensive than an open-ended mutual fund or ETF and often target sophisticated investment strategies.
In this article: HQL, IBB
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Life Is Good For Mortgage REIT ETFs
Saturday, December 3, 2016 4:27 PM EDT
Real estate stocks have taken a beating in recent months as rising interest rates derail the momentum of this sector. Despite the dip in traditional housing and commercial REITs, one high yield segment of the market is still seeing surging prices.
In this article: MORT, NLY, AGNC, REM, VNQ, MORL
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All Your Money At One Fund Company? You May Be Selling Yourself Short
Friday, December 2, 2016 3:07 PM EDT
Investors like to stick with what they know and that is often demonstrated in the use of a single fund company for all their wealth.
In this article: VTI, ITOT, SCHB
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Diversification: The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts
Monday, November 28, 2016 4:40 AM EDT
You can gently shape your exposure to certain themes without wild deviation from a sensible investment strategy. That may include discretion over security selection, position sizing, and even minimum or maximum exposure limits.
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You Can Be Bullish And Still Cautious
Monday, November 21, 2016 12:30 AM EDT
The picture right now is quite bullish from a technical standpoint. Markets are above all-important trend lines, volume has been picking up, and price tells the ultimate story.
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Does Your ETF Portfolio Need A Trump Transformation?
Saturday, November 19, 2016 6:12 PM EDT
There is speculation on everything from the impact of Trump's trade policies to the potential of further deficit spending and legislative changes. These have sent many sectors of the stock and bond markets into a tizzy as investors get positioned.
In this article: HYG, IBB, QQQ, EEM, GLD, IWM, KRE, TLT, XLF
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State Of The Market In 7 Charts – November 2016 Edition
Monday, November 14, 2016 3:21 AM EDT
Perhaps the most surprising area of strength has been the rocket ship that is the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow is often easily overlooked for its concentrated mix of just 30 mega-cap stocks.
In this article: DIA, IWM, KBE, EFA, PFF, DBC Also: WFC
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Unbiased Financial Advice Is An Oxymoron
Saturday, November 12, 2016 6:26 PM EDT
It’s categorically inaccurate to say you provide unbiased advice. Everyone in this business is biased in some way based on their education, experience, compensation, expectations, and other intangible characteristics.
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Why You Need A Plan For All That Cash In Your Portfolio
Sunday, November 6, 2016 6:33 PM EDT
A hoard of cash in your portfolio is always a double-edged sword. It provides security, comfort and the flexibility to deploy in virtually any asset class at any time. It can also be a significant drag on returns if you prolong your stay.
In this article: GLD, SPX
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