While stomach-churning downturns are the nature of the market beast, don’t look at it as a core reason to cut back on your exposure to risk. In fact, if you choose to leave the market during the tough times, and become a bit more conservative in your investing approach, you stand to miss the recovery … Continue reading How to Protect your 401(k) from a Downturn
Like most investors, one of your top goals has been to enjoy financial freedom at whatever age you choose. So, it stands to reason that your money should ideally generate above-market returns with below market risk. Truth is — if you really want to become a better investor then you need to be looking at where the … Continue reading The Five Top Golden Rules to Smart Investing
Anyone can invest in a stock. But it’s takes a disciplined person to invest well. So, the question then becomes, how? To begin, no matter your skill level, all investors must understand these three key principles: To succeed in the market, you must develop a healthy relationship with it. You cannot allow emotion to control … Continue reading What Every Investor Should Know Before Buying a Stock
One of the key ingredients of a well-diversified portfolio are small-cap stocks. Or, stocks that carry a market cap of between $300 million and $2 billion. That’s because they offer diversification, the potential for higher returns, and long-term performance. Reason No. 1 – Diversification Small cap stocks allow you to diversify your portfolio and lower … Continue reading Three Key Reasons to Diversify with Small Cap Stocks
