Investors Want Index Funds
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Can Stocks Continue to Rise?
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Stock market volatility is on the rise. Having a solid long-term strategy can help.
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23.07.2014
Bull Market Intact, but Correction Overdue
Hank Nicholson, CFP® Hank@silverpeakwealth.com Stocks are enjoying an extended period of rising prices and low volatility. While it is true that stocks might now be slightly overvalued, and that low volatility has led to investor complacency, it is also true that the global economy now finds...
Read More 30.06.2014
Rebalance to boost returns … AND… lower risk
Investors are constantly told to rebalance their portfolios. But many don't, and one reason is that they aren't sure when to do it. Financial advisers have long recommended that investors reset their holdings periodically, cashing in some of their gains from their best-performing investments and...
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Divorce: experts suggest hiring a financial planner even before finding a good divorce lawyer
Divorce is disrupting in many ways, including retirement planning. This NY Times article explores how divorce later in life can lead to greater financial uncertainty. For this reason, finding a good financial planner can be every bit as important as finding a good divorce attorney....
Read More 23.05.2014
It’s a Good Time to Globalize Your Stock Portfolio
It's a Good Time to Globalize Your Stock Portfolio If You're Avoiding Non-U.S. Stocks, You're Throwing Away Money Credit: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304081804579560182456983124?mg=reno64-wsj By BRETT ARENDS May 18, 2014 Looking to boost your investment returns and lower your risk? Try looking overseas. International stocks offer better value than their U.S....
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IEX may become the Vanguard of stock exchanges
IEX, the stock exchange established to level the playing field between individual investors and high-frequency traders, and made famous by Michael Lewis’s recent book, Flash Boys, is moving to challenge some of the biggest stock exchanges for market dominance. IEX, like Vanguard, is owned by investors,...
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