Doug Fabians Etf Strategies

1) More on the Markets, the Elections, Bonds and Gold This week, markets continued to bounce around with just a slight decline, as traders continue to assess the economic data, a rise in bond yields and a decline in gold and precious metals. So, how did all of the markets shake out this week, and are there any new buying opportunities lurking in the wings? Find out in today's leadoff segment. Plus, the latest on the presidential election polls, the betting odds, and which candidate the market thinks will win (and what will happen if the market is wrong).  2) Inflation Preparation   I've been telling listeners for the past few months that bonds are not going to be the long-term total return opportunity that they've been in the past. Part of that is because of rising interest rates, and those rising rates are likely to translate into inflation. Of course, there are other factors that could boost inflation, including higher oil prices. So, how can you prepare your portfolio for the possibility of highe