For most investors, I recommend a passive investment approach.
Exchange traded (ETFs) and open ended index mutual funds that focus on cost minimization and accurately matching relevant market returns.
There are a plethora of ETFs and mutual funds available for investors. So how do you choose the best fund? (more…)
There are many variables that make successful investing a challenge.
And one of your biggest foes may just be you.
What do I mean by this? (more…)
Knight Kiplinger, head of Kiplinger financial media, created a nice asset management video.
8 Keys to Financial Security is exactly that. Tips for protecting your assets and growing wealth.
As per usual, I add my two-cents to Mr. Kiplinger’s wealth management recommendations. (more…)
That is the view of one of my favourite investment commentators, Marc Faber.
Of course, Marc Faber is known as “Dr. Doom” so I expect a pessimistic stance from him.
Mr. Faber describes why investor wealth destruction may lie ahead. (more…)
Investing in growth stocks normally requires a growth premium to be paid.
The growth premium reflects the above average expected growth rates in the company’s earnings. So you better be sure that the company earnings continue to grow over time.
There are a few areas of quantitive analysis to help assess future growth prospects. (more…)
I have written a bit about value investing lately. Mainly in the context of Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham, two staunch advocates of value investing.
But there is also growth investing. A slightly different approach to investment analysis.
Today we will show a little love for those who wish to acquire growth stocks. (more…)
I mentioned Benjamin Graham in “Mistakes of Warren Buffett” and recommended his book, “The Intelligent Investor”.
Benjamin Graham mentored Warren Buffet and is considered the founder of value investing.
Today, a quick summary on Benjamin Graham and his three key principles for value investing. While they may not turn you into the next Warren Buffett, these investment tips will make you a better investor. (more…)
Is the buy and hold investment strategy dead?
I have argued no in previous posts. There are many advantages for investors who utilize a buy and hold approach.
A short video from Vanguard nicely summarizes my position. (more…)
I love the investor, Warren Buffett. Hate the politician, Warren Buffett, but love the investor.
I believe the Benjamin Graham based investment philosophy utilized by Buffett is excellent. An investment style worth emulating for individuals who invest in individual securities.
Identify solid companies in growing industries, with superior products or services, and run by first-rate management. Then invest for the longer term.
The results are evident both in the personal success of Warren Buffett and in his primary investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway.
But neither Benjamin Graham’s style nor Warren Buffet are infallible. Mistakes can be made. (more…)
Some financial advisors advocate a buy and hold forever strategy for individual stocks.
They cite such successful investors as Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and John Templeton as staunch believers in a buy and hold forever approach.
Or financial experts tout articles like “The 7 Best Stocks for a Lifetime”.
As a good friend whose birthday is this week would put it, “Complete foolishness, I say.”
And she would be right. (more…)
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