Why It Keeps Looking Worse For Actively Managed Funds
#Advisors #InvestingYou say a really smart man or woman is behind your amazing mutual fund? You say it has a winning track record against its benchmark index…
Seven Rules That Property Investors Could Learn From Warren Buffett
#InvestingWarren Buffett is probably the world’s greatest business buyer. If you’re buying a property that you plan to rent to a tenant, you’re…
Are America's Airlines Among The World's Worst?
#Investing #LifestyleThe late comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, built a career out of saying, “I get no respect.” That might become a tagline for America’s airlines. Based on…
Should Investors Rebalance Their Portfolios More Than Once A Year?
#Investing #MindsetMost investors know that they should rebalance their portfolios once a year. But if rebalancing is good, wouldn’t more frequent rebalancing be better? I explain…
Is The Global Permanent Portfolio The World's Most Stable Investment?
#Investing #Expat InvestingSome investors can’t stomach annual losses. If they “lose” money it makes them nervous. If that’s you, consider a portfolio that, over the past…
Don't Pin All Your Hopes On U.S. Stocks
#InvestingThe price-to-value gap between the U.S. stock market and most international stock markets continues to grow. That doesn’t bode well for investors who have…
Why Buy Bonds When They Pay Paltry Interest?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingWhen I was in elementary school, I hung out with a guy whom I’ll call Jake. He wasn’t a great student, nor was he…
A Life in Education: What's Better, Investing In The Stock Market or Investing In Properties?
#Talks and Interviews #Investing? What’s Better, Investing In The Stock Market or Investing In Properties? This is one of the most common questions I get asked. I tackle that…
Are Investors As Dumb As This Study Says?
#Financial Literacy #Investing #MindsetOver the past 10 years, investing has been easy…behaviourally. That’s because the global markets experienced an almost non-stop rise. But if we measure a…
Why Index Funds Have Tax Advantages For Americans
#InvestingInvesting in index funds is a lot like fishing. You drag a net around a lake. You sit back in your boat, enjoy a nice drink…