The 60/40 balanced portfolio model has been a benchmark of investment strategy for decades, but recently some experts have declared it dead. In September, CNBC called the 60/40 portfolio “obsolete.” Barron’s followed shortly, saying that the 60/40 approach “hasn’t worked,” before continuing in November with a feature titled “The 60/40 Portfolio is Dead.” Kiplinger, Bloomberg, […]
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The heart of every investment strategy is your portfolio. It’s where the rubber hits the road—or rather, where your strategies meet your assets and hopefully produce good results. And these days, you don’t need a professional financial advisor to manage your portfolio. These days, average investors can access great solutions without having to swallow hefty […]
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Like it or not, investing comes with its fair share of risk. Although we all would like to see our portfolio grow steadily for years to come, the reality of the situation is that every market has its ups and downs. Stocks are in the middle of a 10+ year bull market, one of the […]
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The traditional asset types that most investors are used to dealing with include things like stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative assets, on the other hand, are … well, something different. They’re true “alternatives” to the tried-and-true investable asset classes, and they are on the rise, increasingly impacting capital markets and mainstream business, according to the […]
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So you are ready to invest, but you aren’t sure where to start. Will the right stock help you win big? Will bonds help you play it safe? Does a rental property count? What’s the difference between all these options, anyway? Here is an overview of potential assets and asset classes for the green investor. […]
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