Ian Salisbury

New York

Senior Writer at Barron's

Writer for @Barrons. Formerly @BuySideWSJ and @Money.

Articles

Bitcoin Is Leaching Into Stock Index Funds. Here’s How.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Index fund investors might have little interest in betting on cryptocurrencies, as they seek solid returns from well-known stock market benchmarks. But that doesn’t mean they don’t own Bitcoin.
Americans Are Gorging on Stocks. Why They May Keep Buying.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Individual investors have been buying stocks—and aren’t showing any sign of letting up. That is a good sign for the market, according to Goldman Sachs .
Occidental Stock Could Stage a Comeback on Israel-Iran War

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Shares of Occidental Petroleum have been languishing as a result of tepid energy prices and the company’s heavy debt load. After Friday’s spike in oil prices, the company—known for being one of Warren Buffett’s rare flubs —may be worth a second look.
Walmart, Aflac and 8 Other Dividend Aristocrats That Also Wear Buyback Crowns

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

When it comes to playing defense, investors have long focused on dividend stocks. They may not want to overlook dividends’ twin, share buybacks, which can signal management is bullish about a company’s prospects.
Is the Stock Market’s TACO Trade Played Out? Not Necessarily.

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

The so-called TACO trade—or Trump Always Chickens Out—has been working for investors. It might have room to run.
The Great ETF Fee War Is Over. Investors Are Still the Winners.

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

This may be the end of the great mutual fund fee war. Investors are still benefiting from the relentless pressure asset managers feel to keep costs low.
Europe Is Pricier This Summer. Its Stocks Aren’t.

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Foreign stocks have rallied sharply in 2025. For U.S. investors, they could still be attractive bargains, thanks in part to generous dividends and share buybacks.
Global Markets Are On a Tear. These Stocks in Europe and Japan Are Still Bargains.

3 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Global Markets Are On a Tear. These Stocks in Europe and Japan Are Still Bargains. Causeway’s Sarah Ketterer likes AstraZeneca and Gucci’s parent company, Kering. Where else she’s picking up bargains.
Gold is sending markets a big warning signal

3 weeks ago | livemint.com | Ian Salisbury

Summary A surge in the price is far outshining gains for industrial metals such as zinc and copper. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. So far this year, gold is dramatically outshining other metals. It may be bad news for the economy. It is no secret that gold, traditionally a haven asset, has been on a tear, with prices up 40% in the past year, thanks to buying by central banks and a chaotic U.S. political scene.
Tariff Chaos and Market Turbulence. Why Low-Volatility Stocks Are Hot.

4 weeks ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Stocks have been on a wild ride, giving those that tend to sit out volatility a chance to shine. The S&P 500 is up about 0.5% in 2025 as of Friday. But that tiny gain hides a drop of some 19% between the market’s Feb. 19 record high and April 8, when fears over President Donald Trump’s tariffs crested.