CHOOSE AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY THAT MAKES SENSE FOR YOU AND ONE THAT YOU CAN ALSO STICK WITH Figure out investment approach you can stick with through good markets and bad Choose managers who will stay with that approach consistently Find passive strategies that will enable you to stay invested at comfortable levels Watch […]
Investing Principles
CONSIDER BUILDING A LADDERED TREASURY BOND PORTFOLIO ONLINE AND FEE FREE
CONSIDER BUILDING A LADDERED TREASURY BOND PORTFOLIO ONLINE AND FEE FREE Buy a series of bonds that mature at different times TREASURY BOND LADDER Bottom rungs – short-term maturities (1-2 years) Middle rungs – intermediate (5-7 years) Top Rungs – long-term (10-30 years) Diversify interest rates Insulate portfolio from ups & downs Keep […]
ADD THE 50% RULE TO YOUR INVESTMENT DECISIONS
ADD THE 50% RULE TO YOUR INVESTMENT DECISIONS Goal is to keep at least 50% of your profits after taxes and fees Apply that criterion to all of your investments: financial, real estate, art…. Stuart Lucas’ 50% Rule investing strategy [.pdf] Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TAKE INVESTMENT RISKS, JUST KNOW WHEN YOU ARE
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TAKE INVESTMENT RISKS, JUST KNOW WHEN YOU ARE Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
DON’T THROW OUT THE BABY WITH THE BATHWATER
DON’T THROW OUT THE BABY WITH THE BATHWATER, IN THIS CASE MORNINGSTAR’S WIDELY USED FIVE- STAR RATING SYSTEM FOR MUTUAL FUNDS. Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SAFE HAVEN ASSET IN YOUR PORTFOLIO
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SAFE HAVEN ASSET IN YOUR PORTFOLIO Gold: A logical choice Universally recognized and traded as safe haven Minerd recommends maximum 5% holding Jean-Marie Eveillard recommends maximum 10% Buying gold is a hassle Alternative is gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Watch the related WEALTHTRACK […]