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Biggest Mistake: A Great Stock and a Great Investment May Not Be the Same
The following is an excerpt from Hello Harold, a book by Harold Evensky – click here for a free hard copy! “That’s a great stock; I think I’ll take a big position in my portfolio.” That’s how all too many investors make their investment decisions. Mistake, big mistake. Randi: Hello, Harold. Harold Evensky: Hi, Randi. What’s new in…
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Market Timing: A Fool’s Game
The following is an excerpt from Hello Harold, a book by Harold Evensky – click here for a free hard copy! — Markets don’t care about what you need. The Trujillos visited me a few months after the technology market crashed in 2002. They were a lovely couple—both in their mid-seventies—Mr. Trujillo was dapper in his tailored blue blazer,…
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What Issues Should You Consider During a Market Correction?
Markets are in full correction mode. Reminder: A market correction is defined as a drop of at least 10% and a bear market is defined as a drop of 20% or more. The situation in Russia/Ukraine is and will continue to dominate headlines until resolution or something more eye-popping takes the stage. Depending on where…
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Are Volatile Stock Markets Good for Investors?
When the ups and downs of stock markets leave you stressed and wondering whether stocks really will help you pursue your long-term financial goals, there are a few things to remember: 1. Historically, over long periods, stocks have tended to move higher. For instance, at the start of October 1987, the Standard & Poor’s (S&P)…
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Risk Tolerance: What Is It? Why Is It Important?
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Evensky & Katz / Foldes
When I think of risk and the markets, I’m reminded of one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes: “October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August, and February.” Although I can’t help but laugh, I don’t…
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