The heart of every investment strategy is your portfolio. It’s where the rubber hits the road—or rather, where your strategies meet your assets and hopefully produce good results. And these days, you don’t need a professional financial advisor to manage your portfolio. These days, average investors can access great solutions without having to swallow hefty […]
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It’s nearly impossible to predict a downturn but there are some ways to be prepared. Whether it’s a short-term stock market selloff or a full-on downturn, portfolio managers have many tools at their fingertips to ensure that investments are protected. Investors can inquire with their portfolio managers and pour through fund brochures to understand what […]
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You know that highly successful company stock you want to invest in but can’t afford? What if you could own that stock—or at least, a fraction of it—and earn dividends on it? With fractional investing, you can. Here’s what you should know about fractional investing, alternative investment, and whether it’s the right choice for your […]
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It’s the golden mantra of investing: diversify, diversify, diversify. But there’s a chance you may not be diversifying correctly. In fact, only one third of Americans successfully diversify their investments. Are you truly diversified? And if not, how do you achieve portfolio diversification? Here’s what investors should know. Diversify like the .001% What is Portfolio […]
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What if we said you could invest in the stock market for $5 or less? For new investors with limited funds (or seasoned investors who are looking for cost-effective ways to grow their available investment capital), penny stocks offer a way to dip your toes into the market without spending a lot at the outset. […]
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Gold is more than just a pretty metal for jewelry. It’s also one of the largest financial assets in the world, with an average daily trading volume of $183 billion. It has also shot up in value in recent years, climbing from $460 per ounce in 2000 to $1,815 per ounce in August 2021. But […]
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Alternative investments are financial assets that do not fit into one of the standard investment categories. Stocks, bonds, and cash are all examples of typical investments. Alternative investments include private equity or venture capital, hedge funds, managed futures, art and antiques, commodities, and derivatives contracts. The term “alternative investment” is commonly used to describe real […]
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A 401(k) account can be a powerful tool to help you plan and save for retirement. But should you decide what you should invest in to ensure the best outcomes? It comes down to education. To maximize your 401(k) earnings, you need to understand the types of investments offered by your plan and pick and […]
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Since the first security of its kind was created in the early 1990s, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been among the most popular investment vehicles for investors from all walks of life. Need proof? As of 2018, there were nearly $4.7 trillion in assets under management in ETFs worldwide. Considering the fact that the global market […]
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A truly diversified portfolio is one that includes non-correlated assets and asset classes. According to Fidelity, “diversification is the practice of spreading your investments around so that your exposure to any one type of asset is limited. This practice is designed to help reduce the volatility of your portfolio over time.” It’s all about balancing […]
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