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Personal finance links: striving for more

Abnormal Returns

peterlazaroff.com) Investing There's no magic rule for asset allocation. financialducksinarow.com) How homebuying is going to change with a new commission regime. (podcasts.apple.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Manisha Thakor author of “MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough.” thewaiterspad.com)

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10 Thursday AM Reads

The Big Picture

Financial Times ) • Re-Mixing Asset Allocation: Insurers Decrease Bonds, Then Do a Partial Reversal : The industry also is expanding its exposure to stocks and alts, amid rising rates. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Then the writers’ strike hit.

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Three Qualities of a Successful Investment Adviser

Truemind Capital

It requires not just sophisticated skill-set for asset allocation calls (across asset classes, sub-categories, and schemes), the temperament to keep emotions under check but also an ability to quickly understand the impact of the latest market developments (global and domestic) on various asset classes in a rapidly-changing world.

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Is It Time to Sell Stocks?

ClearMoney

The report examined the results of two types of funds7, each holding a mix of stocks and bonds: Balanced: Minimal change in allocation to stocks. Tactical Asset Allocation: Periodic shifts in allocation to stocks. Arnott, “Tactical Asset Allocation: Don’t Try This at Home,” Morningstar, September 20, 2021.

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Myth-Busting with Momentum: How to Pursue the Premium

ClearMoney

As with many things in life, the truth is somewhere between the extremes: While both simulated and real-world data suggest momentum may not be suitable as a driver of long-term asset allocations, we believe momentum considerations can be integrated in a cost-effective way to help inform daily portfolio management decisions.

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Financial Market Round-Up – Jan’24

Truemind Capital

We maintain our underweight position to equity (check the 3rd page for asset allocation) due to an unfavorable risk-reward ratio. We continue to hold positions in large-cap value stocks and maintain no allocation to mid & small-cap funds. Gold returns were similar to Sensex’s returns in the last quarter.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. In the United States, this often means being registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state-level agencies. Commission-Based Some advisors may earn commissions on financial products, such as insurance or certain investments.