REVIEW YOUR INTERNATIONAL STOCK EXPOSURE AND CONSIDER MAKING SOME MODEST ADDITIONS International markets have lagged the U.S. International stocks are getting cheaper: • Pressure from rising U.S. interest rates • Strengthening dollar • Escalating trade tensions Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
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IGNORE POLITICS AND FOCUS ON THE INVESTMENT FUNDAMENTALS
IGNORE POLITICS AND FOCUS ON THE INVESTMENT FUNDAMENTALS EARNINGS MATTER INTEREST RATES INFLATION Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
DE-RISK AT LEAST A PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
DE-RISK AT LEAST A PORTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO Review your portfolio Faster growing but lesser quality stocks are usually more vulnerable in a market correction Bond issues graded less than investment grade can be as volatile as stocks De-risking can hurt performance in bull markets but can cushion losses in bear markets Watch the related […]
KEEP AN OPEN MIND ABOUT POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
KEEP AN OPEN MIND ABOUT POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Technology, innovation & vision can transform industries that can change our lives Looking out for potential game changers can be financially beneficial Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
READ CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM: LIBERATING THE HEROIC SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
READ CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM: LIBERATING THE HEROIC SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business
KNOW THYSELF AS AN INVESTOR
KNOW THYSELF AS AN INVESTOR Love investing? Do it yourself Want active management? Turn it over to professional investors through mutual funds or investment advisors Investing causes high anxiety? Go with a passive index fund. “No decision needed” strategy at a low cost Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.https://wealthtrack.com/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=18870&type=image&TB_iframe=1
