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…
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…
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…