Money Making Mistakes
Some interesting examples of money making mistakes courtesy of CNNMoney. Superficially, they each provide decent advice for individuals. But they also provide deeper lessons for investors. And an...
View ArticleLower Costs Equals Stronger Performance
For most individual investors, I believe that a passively managed, well diversified investment portfolio is the best approach for long term success. I do not believe that paying higher fees for active...
View ArticleVanguard Investment Funds
I like Vanguard investment funds for long term individual investors. Especially investors who follow a passive management style. As I am not directly or indirectly compensated in any way by Vanguard I...
View ArticleMutual Funds Lag Their Benchmarks
In the U.S., the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index (S&P 500) is up 12.6% year to date 2012. That is the good news. The bad? Your mutual fund is likely not meeting or exceeding this benchmark....
View ArticleSigns of Portfolio Over-Diversification
A well diversified investment portfolio is a key requirement for long-term investing success. Diversification is important. But sometimes too much diversification can negatively impact portfolio...
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ETFs Versus Mutual Funds
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) versus open-ended mutual funds. In general, I prefer ETFs for investors. The exception tends to be for extremely small investors. It may be more cost-effective to pay...
View ArticleTips to Diversify Your Portfolio
Diversification is crucial for long-term investment success. Proper diversification, that is. Today, how to better diversify your investment portfolio. A Quick Refresher on Diversification We covered...
View ArticleETF Expense Ratios Between Countries
“I am considering buying an iShares S&P 500 tracker exchange traded fund. In the United Kingdom where I live, the annual total expense ratio is significantly higher than the exact same fund if I...
View ArticleBuy Index, Not Actively Managed, Funds
Invest in passively managed index funds, not actively managed mutual funds. A constant theme of mine for individual investors. Today, a short video courtesy of The Motley Fool. Keys to note in the...
View ArticleETF Fees Continue to Fall
Competition between fund providers continues to result in lower fees on exchange traded funds (ETFs). A very good thing if you are a proponent of cost minimization when investing. I read a short...
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