Financial Thought Leader Tom Petrie has been in the thick of global energy developments and debate for 40 years as an analyst, investment banker and strategist. He believes the energy revolution, the enormous increase in oil and gas supplies brought about by fracking technology is for real. He also says the valid environmental concerns associated […]
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HASENSTAB: LOOKING IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
Many global investors research and travel the world aboard the World Wide Web and depend on analysts in faraway places. Templeton Global Bond Fund Portfolio Manager, Michael Hasenstab believes nothing beats being there himself. He explains why he is traveling more than ever.
BENZ: “THE BUCKET APPROACH” TO RETIREMENT
Christine Benz, Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance is a huge fan of the “Bucket Approach” to retirement, a concept created by financial planning guru and another WEALTHTRACK guest, Harold Evensky. In order to protect a retirement portfolio from the shock of significant market fluctuations, they recommend separating your money into three investment buckets. Bucket one is completely […]
STEVEN ROMICK: NO FALSE PROMISES
Steven Romick, Morningstar’s 2013 Asset Allocation Fund Manager of the Year, is known for his outspoken and contrarian views. In a recent quarterly letter to shareholders he told them if they believe the market is going to continue to go up, they would be better served having their capital with a manager who is more […]
CHUCK AKRE: RULES TO LIVE BY
Independence of thought and constant inquiry are hallmarks of most Great Investors. Chuck Akre is no exception. He shares his personal and professional rules to live by and why where he lives is a key contributor to his outstanding track record.
CHRIS DAVIS: OPTIMISTIC INVESTOR
Just when all of us think the world is in constant turmoil and getting worse every day, an optimist appears. Great Investor and avid reader, Chris Davis reminds us that unpredictable “black swan” events can be positive as well and he cites a favorite book to prove it.