Ian Salisbury

New York

Senior Writer at Barron's

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

Articles

Bill Ackman’s Long-Shot Bet on Hertz: Should You Ride Along?

2 days ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Bill Ackman’s bet on Hertz may take a little longer to pan out.
3 Bond ETFs for a Trade War Truce

2 days ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

The U.S. and China took a step back from the brink of their trade war Monday, a move that could bring reduced recession risk and higher interest rates going forward—with plenty of implications for investors’ bond portfolios.
Bill Ackman’s Long-Shot Bet on Hertz: Should You Ride Along?

2 days ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Hertz Global Holdings is one of the biggest names in car rentals, but its stock has been a dud. At around $7 a share, the stock is down 80% from a post-bankruptcy high of $35 in 2021.
The Classic 60/40 Portfolio Has Lost Fans. They're Intrigued by 25/25/25/25.

3 days ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

It’s no secret investors have been disappointed lately with the classic 60/40 investment strategy. Can the so-called “permanent” portfolio provide an alternative? Recent returns look good, but there are risks.
Yeti, SharkNinja Aim to Dodge Trump Tariffs. Results Look Mixed.

6 days ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

When consumer-goods companies report earnings these days, investors want to know about one thing: Tariffs. On Thursday, household-appliances maker SharkNinja passed the test with flying colors, and its stock was rewarded, soaring nearly 13%. Yeti Holdings, a maker of high-end coolers and other outdoor gear, gave a more mixed picture; shares initially tumbled in premarket trading , but then recovered, rallying about 6%.
This Vanguard Fund Was a Big Winner in April. How It Looks Now.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

April was a wild month for the stock market. Investors who ignored volatility and stayed invested came out winners. Just look at Morningstar’s April report on the market’s 10 largest U.S. stock ETFs, seven of which are from investing giant Vanguard.
Gold Prices Are Crushing Silver. Why That Could Change Soon.

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Ian Salisbury

Gold Prices Are Crushing Silver. Why That Could Change Soon. Gold Prices Are Crushing Silver. Why That Could Change Soon. Gold’s big rally means its now trading roughly 100 times the price of silver, about twice the historical average.
The Silver Rally Has Lagged Gold’s Run. That Could Change Soon.

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Ian Salisbury

The Silver Rally Has Lagged Gold’s Run. That Could Change Soon. The Silver Rally Has Lagged Gold’s Run. That Could Change Soon. Gold’s big rally means its now trading roughly 100 times the price of silver, about twice the historical average.
Target-Date Funds Are Getting Riskier. Should You Worry?

1 week ago | barrons.com | Ian Salisbury

Target-date funds, at the center of millions of Americans’ retirement savings, have been getting a lot more aggressive in terms of their mix between stocks and bonds, according to a new Morningstar report.
The New Treasury I Bonds Yield Just 4%. Why They Are Worth Owning.

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Ian Salisbury

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Ian Salisbury Fri, May 2, 2025, 2:31 PM 3 min read The new interest rate on so-called I bonds, which made headlines at nearly 10% three years ago, is nearly 4%. Series I Savings Bonds are designed to protect investors against inflation. On Thursday, the Treasury Department announced the latest numbers.