Diversification

Can You Double Your Money in a Year? Fail at this, and You May...

Can you double your money in a year? Not many people can. But if you lost 50% of the value of your portfolio, that’s...

Is Your Portfolio Balanced Like a Harley?

With over 100,000 miles of Harley touring behind me, I can assure you of the value of a smooth ride. No one enjoys being...

The Butterfly Effect and Chaotic Markets

Securities markets endure any number of threats each day. Sometimes news that appears dire isn’t necessarily so. Other times, the market overlooks the little...

The One Chart Everyone Will Wish They’ve Seen

Last year, when stocks lost money, bonds were up. It’s the magic of counterbalancing. As you can see in the chart below. In 14 of...

No Stock is Worth 100% of Your Time or Money

There is simply no company out there that has a stock safe enough for you to invest in just that one and nothing else....

Be the Master Chef of Your Own Unique Investment Recipe

Back in June of 1992 and today, I stress to my readers the importance of balance and diversity in their portfolios. Back then I...

Here’s why Diversification is Vital

The wildfires currently raging in California have decimated thousands of acres of land, including homes and businesses. Around 100 people are still considered missing....

Stocks Crater 831 Points

On a day where the Dow shed 831 points and tech heavy Nasdaq lost over four percent, many bonds made money. It’s a simple,...

How to Diversify Your Portfolio the Right Way

Diversification is a must, but there is a right way to diversify and a wrong way. Loading your portfolio with eight different stock ETFs...

Does Active Management Still Matter?

T. Rowe Price CEO William Stromberg says “Over a market cycle, we’ll put up our results against passive any day of the week.” But...