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 legal minimum age requirement to buy or sell stocks in the United States is 18, but that shouldn’t discourage anyone and everyone from engaging with stock investing as early as possible. In fact, someone who is showing an interest in investing before the age of 18 is way ahead of the game compared to […]
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Many people recognize that owning a share of a stock means buying a small percentage of ownership in a company. However, some new investors have misconceptions about what owning stock entails. Understanding stocks is vital to effective investing because stocks play a crucial role in developing a balanced investment portfolio. So, before you purchase stock, […]
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Sometimes, the investment market is rock solid. That’s not the case coming into 2022, with increased volatility in December 2021 leading some analysts to predict the market could be headed for even more turbulence. Especially with the evolving status of COVID-19 and investor confidence. And in market conditions like these, you could hardly be blamed […]
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It’s nearly impossible to predict a downturn but there are some ways to be prepared. Whether it’s a short-term stock market selloff or a full-on downturn, portfolio managers have many tools at their fingertips to ensure that investments are protected. Investors can inquire with their portfolio managers and pour through fund brochures to understand what […]
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When evaluating a potential investment, investors must analyze different attributes pertaining to the company or asset without forgetting some essential questions related to their overall investment goals. Here are 10 questions to always take into account when considering a new investment. 1- What kind of return can you expect? This is the first question investors […]
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When most of us think of investments, our minds will automatically go to the stock market, and the complex mixture of stocks and shares which make up the majority of a traditional portfolio. But more recently, there has been a trend towards investing in artworks, including paintings and sculptures. This movement towards expanded investment in […]
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Not sure where to begin with your alternative investment portfolio? You’re not alone! While many average investors can benefit from alternative investments, the reality is that many of us just don’t know how to make sense of them. Unfortunately, that can quickly get you into treacherous territory, since alternative investments are more complex and less […]
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From gas to groceries, prices have risen across the board over the last year with inflation reaching 8.6% in June 2022. But inflation not only makes things more expensive, it can also have a negative impact on your investment portfolio. Aside from household goods and services, inflation affects stock prices, bond rates, and potential returns […]
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Investing in financial markets has never been easier than it is today, and in the last ten years, a number of new companies have emerged that enable access to alternative asset classes by eliminating the two most challenging barriers to entry for the general population: high capital requirements and the requisite domain expertise. Asset classes, […]
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Building an investment portfolio can be exciting. But, when the economy feels fragile, investing your hard-earned money can feel like handing it over to a stranger in a back alley who promises to return it with interest. If this is what the thought of investing feels like, there are ways to play it safe— to […]
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