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Asset Allocation: Developing a Long-Term Investment Strategy for Mission-Driven Organizations

Brown Advisory

Asset Allocation: Developing a Long-Term Investment Strategy for Mission-Driven Organizations. When putting a plan in place, we believe it is critical for any mission-driven organization to develop an effective, long-term asset allocation strategy to manage its endowment assets. Tue, 09/06/2022 - 10:30.

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How to Avoid Common Investment Mistakes by Becoming an Investment Advisor?

International College of Financial Planning

Let’s explore the role of investment advisors in helping individuals avoid these pitfalls and make informed decisions. By becoming an investment advisor, you can assist others in achieving their goals and strengthening your own financial journey. By diversifying investments advisors can help with asset allocation.

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The 60/40 Portfolio is Alive & Well

A Wealth of Common Sense

Rob Isbitts at ETF.com says Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole is bad news for 60/40 investors: For nearly two decades, investment advisors and self-directed investors came to understand and appreciate “asset allocation” as a complementary combination of stocks and bonds.

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Case Against Hybrid Mutual Funds

Truemind Capital

Hybrid mutual funds have industry-wide assets under management (AUM) of INR 4.70 Hybrid funds (HF) invest in a mix of equity & debt (& gold in a few funds). In conservative HF, equity allocation is between 20-40% whereas, in an aggressive HF, equity allocation is between 65-85% and the rest is in debt. Lakh Crore.

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Book Review: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel

MainStreet Financial Planning

My class uses this book to understand the history of the markets and theories such as the efficient market hypothesis, capital assets market theory and fundamental and technical analysis. If you’re just learning about investments, be sure to check out Part Four, A Practical Guide for Random Walkers and Other Investors.

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Two Most Important Fundamentals for Sector/Theme Investing

Truemind Capital

One way to minimize disappointment is by investing in a staggered manner over a period of at least 5 years. Another way is taking the help of fee-only investment advisors to guide you with the right investments and asset allocation at fair prices which are suitable to your risk profile and investment objectives.

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Client Letter | Looking Ahead | November 2, 2022

James Hendries

The market is always forward-looking, and asset prices tend to reflect what may happen months or quarters ahead. As we look ahead, the months of November and December have historically been constructive for asset prices. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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