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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Ten things to know about building a diversified portfolio. morningstar.com) How home buying is going to change with the upheaval of realtor commissions. How your charitable intentions can get co-opted after you are gone.

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Direct plans of mutual funds offer much higher returns than regular plans, more than the difference in their expense ratio

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Both plans have the same fund manager and the same portfolio. Regular plans are sold by distributors/agents who receive commissions of up to 1.75%/annum (on a monthly payout basis), till your investments are outstanding. To know better, read it till the end. Every mutual fund scheme has two plans to offer – Regular & Direct.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 1-2)

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)

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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

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From advisors who earn commissions from the sales of financial products to fee-only investment advisors who charge based on client assets under management, the value advisors provide to their clients has often been centered on investment management.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 23-24)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that advisors who best understand their prospects' and clients' unique needs and communicate their value and fees clearly could be best positioned to win and retain clients Why a dearth of advisor talent could spur additional M&A activity and 'poaching', and what firms can do to attract (..)

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How To Diversify Your Portfolio With Artwork In 2023

Good Financial Cents

Most people have an investment portfolio that consists of stocks, bonds and maybe real estate. In this article, we will specifically look at diversifying your portfolio through investments in artwork. Now that you have a better understanding of artwork investing as a whole, let’s discuss adding art to your investment portfolio.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 13-14)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission this week authorized 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could provide financial advisors and their clients with a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency without (..)