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iShares Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods (IYK) Climbs ETF Momentum Tracker Rankings
In the latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion profiles iShares’ Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods (IYK), an ETF that has moved steadily up his Sector Momentum Table in recent months. - October 03, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
1-800-COMPANY.com Announces a Personal Real Estate Investment Training Program with Real Estate Investment Guru and TV Icon, Neil Auricchio
For those that wish to learn how to invest in real estate and take advantage of current bargain properties available during this recession, Companies Incorporated, the parent company of 1-800-COMPANY.com announces their Neil Auricchio 2 Day Real Estate Personal Training Program. - October 02, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
Banking Tops Momentum Rankings: Sector Momentum Tracker Reports
This week’s issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker examines the recent momentum surge in banking funds. - October 01, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Offshore Company, a Division of 1-800-COMPANY Now Fulfills the Entrepreneurial Dream Helping People to Actually Start Their Own Bank
Owning a bank? What entrepreneur hasn't spent countless days and nights dreaming about owning their own bank. Offshore Company is now turning this dream into a reality for many of its clients, thanks to a little help from New Zealand. - September 30, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
1-800-COMPANY.com Explains How to Build Business Credit Without the Personal Risk
Kevin Wessell, nationally known asset protection and business planning author and CEO of 1-800-COMPANY.com, explains how people can form their own corporation and obtain and build business credit without affecting their personal credit. - September 30, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
Pak Stock Exchange (pakstockexchange.com) Launches a Greatly Improved Online Virtual Trading Platform
Targeting the internet-generation, an online virtual stock trading platform was setup in 2006 by Wasi Mohsin, a technology enthusiast and a veteran investor of Karachi, Pakistan. The site http://www.pakstockexchange.com has been greatly improved since then and is now a beautifully designed,... - September 29, 2008 - pakstockexchange.com
New Financial Assistance Available to St. Dominic Regional High School Students Through the Dion Family Foundation
The Dion Family Foundation will be offering ten $4,000 scholarships to new students enrolling at St. Dominic Regional High School in September of 2009. Each of the ten students selected will be eligible for $1,000 each of their four years at St. Dom’s. Also for the graduating class of 2009, a $40,000 scholarship to attend St. Michael’s College will be available to no more than two St. Dom’s graduates over four years. - September 26, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
New Community Message Board for Those That Wish to Start a Business, Build Business Credit or Protect Their Assets
For those interested in starting a business, building business credit, real estate investing or asset protection, 1-800-COMPANY.com has started a free online community message board for people to ask questions and network. - September 21, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
ETF Momentum Tracker Sees Consumer Services (IYC) Gaining Momentum
With Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG dominating the financial headlines this week, ETF Momentum Tracker has isolated one sector weathering the storm: consumer services. - September 21, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
1-800-COMPANY.com Announces Free Business Credit Building and Asset Protection Workshop in Southern California
Companies Incorporated and 1-800-COMPANY.com announced today they are temporarily offering their $1,295 two day business credit building and asset protection workshop October 18th – 19th for free. This workshop teaches the public how to build corporate credit to start or expand their business or invest in real estate. It also teaches people how to protect their life savings from being taken away by future lawsuits that may be brought against them. - September 20, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
Ideas4investing Launches New Web Site
Ideas4investing portfolio is now available online. - September 18, 2008 - Ideas4investing
Federated's Orlando and Fidelity Independent Adviser's Dion Predict Market Impact of Election '08
Donald Dion, the publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and Phil Orlando, the senior equity market strategist at Pittsburgh-based Federated Investors, delivered election analysis and portfolio strategies for both McCain and Obama in a video conference viewable at: http://www.dionmm.com/include/thm/script/thm.py/ - September 15, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Consumer Staples Gain Momentum: PowerShares Momentum Tracker Reports
While the retail sector scales back prices to meet newly curtailed budgets nationwide, some investors have begun to bargain hunt among the consumer staples equities hit hard by recent market woes. - September 14, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Pharmaceutical ETFs Surge in ETF Momentum Tracker Ratings
In an interview today, Don Dion, publisher of ETF Momentum Tracker, discussed the recent surge in healthcare ETFs. - September 12, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Colliers International to Lease First State of the Art Medical Office Building in Downtown Walnut Creek
Union Property Capital – Walnut Creek Medical Plaza Renovation Nears Completion, Colliers International Walnut Creek Brokerage to Lease - September 11, 2008 - Colliers International
Wealth Management Company Launched a New Website
Paragon Wealth Management launched a new website to keep their clients and other interested parties up-to-date on their performance. - September 10, 2008 - Paragon Wealth Management
Currency Trends and ETFs: ETF Report Examines Currency Funds
What makes a currency strong or weak? Is a strong dollar “good” or “bad” for investors? Which sectors thrive in a rising dollar environment? A falling one? - September 10, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Entrust Administration, Inc. Announces Online Investor Radio Show Every Thursday at 10 am Pacific
Entrust Administration, Inc., the industry leader of custodial services for self-directed retirement plans, today announced that it will be hosting the California Investors Radio Show. - September 10, 2008 - Entrust Administration Inc
Summit Financial Advisors, LLC Selected as One of The Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Northern California
Successful families demand coordinated financial strategies where investments, insurance, real estate and business assets are working in concert. The mission of Summit Financial Advisors is to be the single resource for comprehensive wealth management for individuals and business owners with retirement planning as the centerpiece. - September 10, 2008 - Summit Financial Advisors
Gleaning Retail: PowerShares Momentum Tracker Profiles the Dynamic Retail Portfolio
In the wake of recent earnings reports from retail giants like Wal-Mart PowerShares Momentum Tracker peeled back the layers of the retail sector in the current issue of their ETF publication. - September 08, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Fidelity Independent Adviser Unveils Holdings for Its Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio
Fidelity Independent Adviser revealed the five funds that comprise its Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio in the September issue of the publication. The Non-Fidelity Specific NTF Growth & Income Portfolio seeks conservative growth by investing in funds available through... - September 06, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
ETF Momentum Tracker Spotlights iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) in Latest Edition
ETF Momentum Tracker (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp) profiles iShares MSCI Chile (ECH) in the latest issue of the newsletter released today. ETF Momentum Tracker recently added ECH to its model portfolio. http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/etf1yr.html “Until a few... - September 05, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines PFI’s Resilience
The latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker analyzes PowerShares Dynamic Financials (PFI)—a financial ETF that has held up astonishingly well when compared to its peers. - August 31, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
ETF Momentum Tracker Profiles ProShares Short MSCI EAFE (EFZ)
The latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker examines the phenomenon of short ETFs, taking a closer look and the risks—and rewards—associated with the new range of “short bets” flooding the marketplace. - August 30, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Bullish Dollar or Bearish Dollar? PowerShares Momentum Tracker Covers Currency ETFs
As the dollar hit a six-month high in yesterday’s trading, PowerShares Momentum Tracker (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp) announced that both the US Dollar Bearish ETF (UDN) and the US Dollar Bullish ETF (UUP) had made significant gains in their momentum rankings. “After... - August 29, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Retirement Income Guide Swaps Fidelity VIP Overseas R (FAVOS) for Lazard Retirement Emerging Markets (FNRLC) and Fidelity VIP Strategic Income (FAVSI)
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Retirement Income Guide publisher Don Dion announced that he would be selling Fidelity VIP Overseas R (FAVOS) from two of his model portfolios, and buying Lazard Retirement Emerging Markets (FNRLC) and Fidelity VIP Strategic Income (FAVSI)... - August 24, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Macroaxis Launches Portfolio Analytics for International Markets
Macroaxis Corporation introduced a new international portfolio analysis theme, incorporating access to markets and exchanges in several countries. - August 23, 2008 - Macroaxis Corporation
Natural Gas and Resources for Pharma and Communications: Sector Momentum Tracker Makes Trades Early in Week
Sector Momentum Tracker (http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/sectortracker.html ) made two changes to its Portfolio today, selling Natural Gas (FSNGX) and Natural Resources (FNARX) and purchasing Pharmaceuticals (FPHAX) and Communications Equipment (FSDCX) with the proceeds. Since its June... - August 21, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
PowerShares International Listed Private Equity (PFP) Jumps in PowerShares Momentum Tracker’s Rankings
In the latest issue of PowerShares Momentum Tracker, however, Dion announced that PFP has been moving up his rankings in recent months. - August 20, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
ETF Momentum Tracker Sees iShares Dow Jones US Medical Devices (IHI) Jump 16 Spots in Rankings
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, announced today that iShares Dow Jones US Medical Devices (IHI) had jumped up 16 spots in ETF Momentum Tracker’s Sector Momentum Table since May 20. “In the last few months of tough stock-market sledding, one of the tried-and-true axioms of investing has come to the forefront: health care is a good place to hide during bear markets,” Dion said. - August 20, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Will Natural Gas Bounce Back? Sector Momentum Tracker Reports on Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX)
In the latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion discusses recent trends in natural gas, and gives his outlook for Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX). FSNGX was up nearly 19% year to date on June 23, but by Aug. 8 it was down 13.2% for the... - August 16, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Addaptron Software August 2008 Release
Addaptron Software released a new 2008.08 version of Investment Analyzers. - August 14, 2008 - Addaptron Software
Green Investing with ETF Report
In the current issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Report, publisher Don Dion examines a new breed of ETFs designed to offer investors opportunities in “green investing.” “The ETF Report is released monthly,” Dion said, “so we try to cover important trends that are impacting the market right now.” - August 13, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
VisionQuest Announces the Opening of VisionQuest Capital
VisionQuest Wealth Management announces the opening of VisionQuest Capital. The Raleigh-based firm’s creative financing division offers experience, knowledge and expertise in creative financing options, lending solutions and private placement of debt and equity. The firm is well positioned to... - August 13, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced today that despite recent housing woes, PowerShares Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB) has maintained its momentum ranking in PowerShares Momentum Tracker... - August 10, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
iShares MSCI Singapore: ETF Momentum Tracker Finds a Glimmer in a Gloomy Asia
In the latest issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion announced that the iShares MSCI Singapore fund (EWS) had gained momentum among Asian funds tracked by the weekly publication. EWS has doubled its position on Dion’s International Momentum Table, moving from the 10th spot on July... - August 09, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Montecito Capital Management & Founder, Kipley J. Lytel, Selected as One of the Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California
Montecito Capital Management & Kipley J. Lytel selected as one of The Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California for 2008. The list of the Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California is scheduled to be published in the July 21st issue of Forbes Magazine. - August 07, 2008 - Montecito Capital Management Group
In Its Latest Issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser Discusses Financial Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser, Publisher Don Dion warns subscribers of common investing mistakes, and offers tips for avoiding them. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_FIA.asp As market volatility bullies many investors into making quick, and sometimes irrational... - August 07, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Fidelity Independent Adviser Adjusts Two Portfolios with Biotechnology
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser announced portfolio changes today that shift assets from materials and telecommunications to biotechnology. The two trades place biotechnology prominently in two of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s model portfolios: Fidelity Select Portfolio and NTF Sector Portfolio. - August 06, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Austria (EWO) Swapped for Singapore (EWS) by ETF Momentum Tracker
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced that he would be selling the International Portfolio position, iShares Austria (EWO), and would be buying iShares Singapore (EWS) with the proceeds. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp “The... - August 02, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Gold ETFs: ETF Momentum Tracker Weighs in on IAU
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced today that despite recent setbacks, iShares COMEX Gold (IAU) has risen more than 8% since he added it to the ETF Momentum Tracker portfolio in January. The latest edition of ETF Momentum Tracker, released... - August 01, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker Shifts Its Focus from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced that he would be shifting from Communications Equipment (FSDCX) to Medical Equipment and Systems (FSMEX) in the latest edition of Sector Momentum... - July 31, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Custodio Asset Management's Gains Counter Falling Market
Garnering steady gains despite market loss, CAM is expanding to serve its growing clientèle. - July 30, 2008 - Custodio Asset Management
Banking ETFs Have Seen a Bounce in Price, But PowerShares Momentum Tracker Doubts That They Can Gain Momentum
Despite an impressive rally from the financial sector late last week, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker believes there may be more downside for financial ETFs. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_PS.asp Don Dion, publisher of PowerShares Momentum Tracker noted... - July 30, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND): Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines the New Fund
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker takes an in depth look at PowerShares Global Wind Energy ETF (PWND) in its latest issue, released yesterday. “Our goal is to give subscribers the information they need in a difficult marketplace,” said Don Dion, publisher... - July 27, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
iShares MSCI Mexico Jumps on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table
Publisher Don Dion notes that the “Mexican market is showing surprising strength, despite U.S. Downturn.” - July 26, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
International Investing: 401k Accelerator Tackles the Issue
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s 401 (k) Accelerator tackles the issue of overseas investment in its latest issue. - July 25, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Sector Momentum Tracker Eyes Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals
As mixed news rolls in for the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker announced Monday that Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals has made gains on the Sector Momentum Table. - July 24, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
ETF Momentum Tracker Looks at IBB, as Biotech Gears Up for a Busy Week
IBB stood at position 14 on the ETF Momentum Tracker Table last week, up from 26 three weeks earlier. - July 23, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Private Equity Mutual Fund Distribution Growth Creates Need for Sales Professionals
Vista Research and Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Listed Private Equity Plus Fund, is seeking sales professionals to meet increased demand for private equity investment options among financial professionals. - July 21, 2008 - Vista Research and Management