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Everybody loves a winner. Investors pay good money for investment managers on a streak. It’s human nature; when you find a “hot hand” you keep giving that player the ball.
Trouble is, all good things come to an end. Managers who have outperformed start to lose momentum — and money. Still, investors hang on faithfully, then fitfully, and, ultimately, fruitlessly.
The secret of investing successfully is to keep what you make. That means low expenses, tax-efficiency, managers who hit singles and doubles, and above all, being mindful about risk.
Ideally, you’ll find investment managers with a track record of doing better than the market under all conditions. To help in your search, read about investment newsletters whose portfolios have gained more than the market over time and, importantly, lost less. Then check out stories about the U.S. market’s current environment, and about how to control investment risk through smart portfolio diversification.
— Jonathan Burton
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Income for life is very appealing.
Do annuities have a place in your retirement portfolio?
These investment newsletters have made money whether the stock market is up or down
You can invest for long-term gain or short-term excitement, but not both, writes Mark Hulbert.
These investment newsletters have made money whether the stock market is up or down
This bull market may be just two weeks old
More than half of U.S. stocks experienced a bear market in October, writes Mark Hulbert.
This bull market may be just two weeks old
Wall Street’s herd is now much too bullish about the S&P 500
Ed Yardeni: Optimism is rich and corporate profits and revenue are thinning.
Wall Street’s herd is now much too bullish about the S&P 500
How to translate oil’s price into a stock market forecast
Be careful drawing knee-jerk conclusions from oil’s recent rout, writes Mark Hulbert.
How to translate oil’s price into a stock market forecast
Here’s how to easily reduce your investment risk just at the right time
Mike Loewengart of E-Trade discusses equal-weighted and bond ETFs, and actively managed funds for diversification.
Here’s how to easily reduce your investment risk just at the right time
Is the gig economy a friend or foe of the middle class?
While many hail its staggering growth, others argue that the gig economy has hurt middle class income and has circumvented insurance and licensing requirements.
Is the gig economy a friend or foe of the middle class?
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