MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME NON-CORRELATED ASSETS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO Can provide price appreciation & capital preservation in market declines Hinder performance in bull markets Traditional non-correlated assets: Gold – favored insurance policy iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is long-time Morningstar analyst favorite Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) Can be purchased directly through the U.S. […]
Asset Allocation
THINK LIKE A CONTRARIAN FOR A PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
THINK LIKE A CONTRARIAN FOR A PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO Look at most beaten-up markets, industries and stocks Find highest quality companies or funds in them Battered areas to consider nibbling in: Commodities: metals and mining Emerging markets such as China High-yield bonds: especially energy firms Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
USE THE MARKET’S VOLATILITY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
USE THE MARKET’S VOLATILITY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE REVIEW MOST NERVE RACKING POSITIONS DECIDE TO TRIM OR SELL? CONSIDER MAKING IRA CONTRIBUTIONS NOW WHILE ASSETS ARE CHEAPER CONSIDER A SMALL STAKE IN A HIGH QUALITY, HIGH-YIELD BOND FUND Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
PAY ATTENTION TO PRICE IN YOUR INVESTMENTS
PAY ATTENTION TO PRICE IN YOUR INVESTMENTS Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
ADD SOME PROTECTION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO
ADD SOME PROTECTION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO PROTECTION U.S. Treasurys: Provide liquidity Money back guarantee if held to maturity Hold up in market downturns Non-correlated asset Can buy at auction from government at no cost, from Treasurydirect.gov Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
BUILD UP A CASH RESERVE
BUILD UP A CASH RESERVE CASH PROVIDES: Choices Flexibility Security Opportunity Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.