Great Investor Chuck Akre explains how he finds “compounding machines” – companies that produce high rates of returns for shareholders. Chuck says these companies are few and far between, but once he finds them, he holds on to them. The Akre Focus Fund is rated 5-star by Morningstar and has delivered nearly 19% annualized returns since its inception.
CHUCK AKRE: COMPOUNDING MACHINE
FINANCIALLY SURVIVING A DIVORCE
There may be no greater threat to a woman’s financial security than getting divorced. You need to strategize ahead of time, then be ready to fight for yourself and your children.
CHRIS DAVIS: IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY
Third generation great investor, Chris Davis, shares the investment lessons passed on from his grandfather and father at The Davis Funds including the key concepts of owning businesses not stocks and focusing on long-term value not short-term expansion.
INVEST SYSTEMATICALLY
INVEST SYSTEMATICALLY (Investing Principles) Already do it automatically in 401k plans Avoids market timing and emotional investing Invest equal amounts of money at regular intervals Buy more shares in down market and fewer shares in up markets Watch the related WEALTHTRACK Episode.
FIRST THINGS FIRST: WHAT’S YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN?
Studies show women aren’t as interested in money and investing as men. Big mistake. With longer life expectancy and today’s high divorce rate, up to nine out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.
