Go long! Or maybe short? The reality is, not every investment strategy is well-suited to every investor. In fact, based on your risk tolerance and preferred investment style, some strategies may be entirely the wrong fit for you. And one of the most basic differences between strategies is the difference between long-term and short-term investing. […]
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You can’t predict a black swan event—any more than Western ornithologists could have predicted the existence of black swans before Australia was colonized and the first black birds were discovered. But even if you’re in a relatively stable financial position, a black swan event can have catastrophic long-term impacts on your finances. And if you’re […]
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An investment is defined as an asset that appreciates in value over time. By putting money into such an asset, an individual can secure income in the future since their investment grants them a share of the accumulated wealth. There are various ways to categorize different types of investments, but in the broadest sense, investments […]
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The term ‘investing’ brings terms like stocks, properties, and index funds to mind. These are all things that you can invest in, investing is really just the process of spending money to gain a profit afterward. However, some people are interested in alternative investments. These may include collectibles, like antique jewelry, instruments, and literature. Artwork […]
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The art market has become one of the most profitable and rewarding fields for investment in recent years. However, while the potential dividends are great, identifying opportunities and capitalizing on them in the art world can be tricky, and mistakes can often prove to be costly. Because of the inherent difficulties in valuing any kind […]
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High net worth individuals are spending more than ever on arts and antiques. In the first half of 2021, the average art investor spent $242,000 on the art market, a 42% jump from 2020. But these days, art investing isn’t just for the rich. Look around at some recent headlines and you’ll see just how […]
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Alternative investment funds are an easy way to invest in a basket of securities that are outside of the traditional stock market. Things like real estate, collectibles, hedge funds, fine art, and more. These assets are a way to diversify your portfolio and can be quite profitable on their own. Alternative investment funds are also […]
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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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Investors make money on the market when they purchase stock at a discount to its intrinsic value, or what the business would be worth if it were sold tomorrow. Fundamental investing is a process that attempts to do the (almost) impossible: calculate the correct intrinsic value of a given stock. It does so by considering […]
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