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Robert Gehring & George de Vassal
Consulting Group
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Houston, TX 77002
tel: 713-658-2712
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Our approach to investing is based on our time-tested way of doing business. We offer our clients sound investment counsel based on our research, intellect and hard work. Whether you are beginning a relationship with our firm or broadening an existing one, we think you'll see that we offer unique advantages to you as an investor.
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  • Whenever the market is up or down 100 points, the 100 Point Commentary posted under Featured Reports, will provide insight. Whenever you have questions about market activity, please contact us.
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  • See Special Reports for the November On the Markets. November's lineup includes "Let's Get Real" Real yields, which are yields adjusted for inflation, are now very good for high-grade corporate bonds and high yield bonds. In addition, the real earnings yield for the S&P 500 is quite high, too. These attractive real yields give investors an opportunity to get well ahead of inflation argue Chief Investment Officer Jeff Applegate, Chief Investment Strategist David M. Darst and Global Investment Strategist Charles Reinhard in this month's cover story.
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