Diversification has been touted by financial pros as a means of spreading out your risk. But can you be overdiversified? Here’s what you should know about overdiversification and rebalancing.
How might rising interest rates impact long-term investing decisions? Discuss the impact of a rate hike on long-term savings: fixed income, long-term care.
Compound interest investments can potentially drive returns over a long time period, but there are a few things to consider, such as time, reinvestment, and the importance of risk management.
Modern portfolio theory (MPT) is built on asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing without letting human emotion interfere.
In a post-pandemic economy, small cap stocks may be emerging as an early beneficiary. Should you add them to your portfolio? Here’s what investors should know.
The January Effect is based on the belief that stocks tend to rise higher, on average, in January. Will we see it happen in the new year? Although past performance is never a guarantee of the future, consider watching the last trading week of the year for possible clues.
Tesla’s addition to the benchmark S&P 500, which will result in the largest-ever rebalancing of the index, has big implications for the broader market because of Tesla’s market cap.
Why do stock indices change their components and what happens when there's a change?
When bull turns to bear, should you change your asset allocation? It might depend on where you are in your investment journey. If you’re thinking about a strategy pivot, here are a few things to consider.
As the 2020 presidential election looms, investors might be concerned about volatility and potential policy shifts. Should you change your investment strategy? The answer may have more to do with your goals, objectives, and time horizon than your political views.
Temporarily protect your retirement against volatility risk. Here are some retirement- planning strategies.
Feeling financially conservative at retirement age? Your golden years need not be totally devoid of growth investments.
Plan a mid-year reassessment of your goals and expectations, to ensure your portfolio is still in alignment.
Some experts say it’s important to allocate a portion of your portfolio to cash. What’s the right amount for you?
Robo-advisors are growing in popularity throughout the investment sector of the financial industry.
Warren Buffett’s widely-anticipated annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders offers some sage advice.
Retirement planners: Now is the time to look at year-end strategies and adopt habits in the new year to get you a few steps closer to your goals.
Don’t panic and sell your long-term retirement investment. Instead, consider going shopping during a stock market down phase.
Investors should consider four key questions for a year-end portfolio view, including portfolio rebalancing and retirement contributions.
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