Investment Strategies
Beware of Losing Money in Bonds
While bonds are traditionally considered a more conservative investment than stocks, it is possible to lose money in bonds. Yes, you read that correctly. In order to protect your money while investing in bonds, be wary of the following:
Interest rate fluctuations — Bond prices decline when interest rates rise…. Read more
6 Reasons to Have a U.S. Brokerage Account… Even if You Live in Israel
How to Look at Reddit and Robinhood for Investment Ideas
I saw a “floater” in my eye and, like any responsible person, I Googled everything I could find on the topic. From a respectable site, I discovered, “Floaters are very common and typically don’t require treatment.” Relieved, I figured next time I go for an eye exam, I’ll mention it to the doctor…. Read more
Why Are Dividend-Paying Stocks like a Paycheck?
A Quick Solution for Non-Americans Investing in the U.S.
How Emerging from Coronavirus Provides Gigantic Investment Opportunities
Looking back, we can see how the coronavirus pandemic has provided investment opportunities, some of which delivered unusually strong returns. “Retrospective investing,” though, is a fool’s game. Since past performance can’t predict future results, we need to consider other approaches, not just historical gains, when designing portfolios.
How to invest if you lack prophecy
It’s amazing how many people tell me,… Read more
How to Win the “Client of the Month Award”
Today’s “Client of the Month Award” goes to Mrs. S. because of how she stepped out of her comfort zone and decided to understand her investments.
Who handles the money?
For convenience, many couples select one partner to handle the investment decisions. It’s OK to do that if that person has more expertise or enjoys dealing with the family’s finances…. Read more
How to Diversify a Million Dollar Portfolio
The Truth about Corona and Successful Investing
Some successful investors figured out ways of making money from the corona pandemic. But when you hear their stories, are you really getting the truth?
Black swans
Economists often talk about “black swans” in the world of investing, meaning events that seem obvious in hindsight but aren’t evident at the time…. Read more