Many money managers toss around an old investment adage “be risk diverse, not risk averse”. This captivating concept is one of the strengths of any good investor. Lets read further to find out why risk isn’t as bad as it sounds. Diversification isn’t as simple as many would wonder, its a complicated strategy and you should be aware...
Do you understand that minimizing your portfolio risk is the very key to achieving stable returns? I guess you do. But then you should just stick with Bonds, No? Well, why would anyone want to stay fully invested in bonds where the returns are almost negligible, rather negative if you consider inflation rates? So, let’s...
Different investments suit different investors, so there is no rule of thumb for where and how much you should be investing. So, once you have a clearer understanding of different investment options available, you will have to learn how to construct an investment portfolio most suitable to your financial realities. Well, fixed interest investments are...
We discussed few basic stock types in my recent post. Today I will list few more options that you can consider while building a stock portfolio. As the old saying goes ‘don’t lay all eggs in the same basket’, it is important that you diversify in different classes of stocks, and then you should always...
In this post I will take you through three investment options that any layman investor can include in his portfolio. These are some of the most common investments that anyone can have in his portfolio. I will try to discuss key strengths and risks involved in these proven investment options. Collectibles Putting your money in...
With a presently unpredictable economy in the United States, it makes sense to look at the international Real Estate markets. With rising oil prices and a faltering US dollar, no one can accurately predict how long it will take the United States Real Estate market to rebound. Some speculators have put the range between six...
All the other asset classes were beaten fair and square by Gold in the year 2008, and it was the second consecutive year. A $1,000 investment in gold on the New Years Eve last year has become worth $1,427 this year, according to a research. A reality check will serve us better here though, in...