When you are new to stock investing it is very difficult to keep from being overwhelmed with data. There are so many different ratios and measures presented to you, which is good, but can also be very confusing. The bottom line is that all of it can be very useful and important depending on howContinue reading “Price to Earnings Ratio as a Tool”
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Market at Record High! Time to Sell?
The DOW and S&P 500 are at record high levels right now. If we are attempting to always “Buy low and Sell high”, right now is a definitive moment when we should consider locking in gains on certain investments. Which investments should we consider selling? Look at those investments that have run up rapidly, orContinue reading “Market at Record High! Time to Sell?”
Pay Attention to Your Investments
As a small investor you should always be focused on the long-term. You should work on developing your patience and discipline so that you are not panicking at every bit of bad news that comes out and therefore making emotional decisions that are probably going to hurt you more than help you. Rather, trust thatContinue reading “Pay Attention to Your Investments”
Terrible Statistic About Small Investors
I have a bit of a commute to work in the morning and my channel that I listen to during the commute is Bloomberg radio. One of the guests they had on this morning brought up a statistic that about small investors that was shocking to me. He said that in a significant downturn 30%Continue reading “Terrible Statistic About Small Investors”
Realistic Annual Return for Planning
As you sit down and start working through long term savings calculators, what should you use as a long-term rate of return? Every percentage point makes a pretty big difference over a thirty to forty year time period. The short answer up front is you should use 8% if you have a portfolio primarily madeContinue reading “Realistic Annual Return for Planning”
Never Leave Free Money on the Table
As a small investor you have to take advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Don’t ever leave free and available money on the table. One of the best is if you have a 401k benefit available to you with a company match. That is one of the very best benefits that you can haveContinue reading “Never Leave Free Money on the Table”
Buy on Bad News!
As a small investor you have to make the most out of opportunities available to you. That is the only way that you can maximize your ability to “Buy low and Sell High”. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts that is much easier said than done. When our emotions come into play we are moreContinue reading “Buy on Bad News!”
Look for Longterm Trends
Predicting the future is really hard. Duh! Not much of a profound statement there. If we could reliably predict the future we would all be wealthy, healthy, and happy. However, while actually trying to predict the future is wasted effort, trying to identify long-term trends is a little bit easier and worth some time. And,Continue reading “Look for Longterm Trends”
When to Put Cash Aside
As a small retail investor it is important to take a patient and disciplined approach to your money. You have to attempt to maximize your ability to buy low and sell high. In this spirit you have to watch out for getting caught up in market momentum. It truly is a lot of fun toContinue reading “When to Put Cash Aside”
Big Companies Have Been My Best Investments
As a small retail investor it is a common dream to hit that winning lottery ticket by finding and investing in the Microsofts, Amazons, and Apples at their beginnings. However, that is just not realistic to the “little guy” without being fully and completely immersed in whatever that next unicorn start-up is going to be.Continue reading “Big Companies Have Been My Best Investments”
Patient and Disciplined Saving 