The Walt Disney Company (DIS), along with its subsidiaries, operates as a worldwide entertainment company. It operates through two segments: Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Disney in 2022: Rollercoaster Returns Disney stock is on the path to its largest annual drop in over 47 years, with share prices declining […]
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In the past decade, money invested in exchange-traded funds has quintupled from $1 trillion to $5 trillion globally, and ETFs listed on the U.S. exchanges recently surpassed the $4 trillion mark. Which is even crazier when you remember that 25 years ago, ETFs didn’t exist. Of course, like all investment vehicles, ETFs have evolved since […]
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Why is college so expensive? The average American student can rack up an overall cost of more than $400,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Another damning statistic is that 65% of students graduate with student debt. Such statistics are enough to scare away many parents from putting their child in college. However, there is a smart […]
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Investing in stocks shouldn’t be difficult. However, prospective investors tend to get some things wrong by failing to research adequately. The logical investor – on the other hand – learns the basics, thus ensuring they can juggle between gut instincts and rational thoughts. Today, we take a comprehensive look at common mistakes prospective investors make […]
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Investing is inherently a risky business. There would be no reward at the end of the investing journey if there was no risk associated with it on the front end. This is why it is so important to know how to control those risks and how to shape your investment journey in such a way […]
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If you say an investment is as good as gold, it doesn’t mean much. Relative to gold, it may have a rather short performance history. But compared with silver, it might perform a lot like gold. This is more than just a semantic argument. An investment might look great on paper, but figuring out how […]
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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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Portfolio management is one of the most important ways of building a good investment base and wealth. If you’re just getting started, here’s what you need to know about this investing approach. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, you want a surefire strategy to grow your money. You want to minimize your […]
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A portfolio manager is someone who manages investments in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities on behalf of an individual or institution. They’re like a personal stockbroker for large sums of money. Most people need a portfolio manager when they reach $1 million in investable assets. There are many different types of portfolio managers, […]
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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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There’s an old rule that says 80% of an outcome is created by only 20% of inputs. Called the 80/20 rule, or the Pareto Principle, it was created by the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto more than 100 years ago in relation to the wealth distribution in Italy, stating that 20% of Italians held 80% of […]
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