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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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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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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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Permanent Portfolio Review

Dear Mr. Market

In a year where the stock market has provided zero safe places to hide…you may have changed, the markets certainly have, but one thing has not; the Permanent Portfolio. If you didn’t hit the embedded article links above, the Permanent Portfolio is pretty simple at face value. 25% Long-Term Bonds (deflation).

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Case Against Hybrid Mutual Funds

Truemind Capital

Instead, you should invest separately in the best available options in pure equity funds and pure debt funds across mutual fund companies and create your own hybrid investment portfolio depending upon your risk profile. The known wisdom has been that you should never mix investment with insurance.

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Maybe Market Outperformance Doesn't Matter

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Meb Faber had a poll on Twitter that asked "how many years do you think you could withstand your portfolio underperforming the S&P 500?" As opposed to some random 42 games in a baseball season though, maybe investing comes down to the bear market phase of the stock market cycle. It's a great question.

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

MainStreet Financial Planning

But while this is a must read for people in the financial industry, it is an excellent introduction for anyone who just wants to understand more about investing their own portfolio. If you’re just learning about investments, be sure to check out Part Four, A Practical Guide for Random Walkers and Other Investors.