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Investing Behavioral Hacks

The Big Picture

The problem is those behaviors are so destructive to a portfolio. 1 We ignore the reality of human behavior, including the need for some thrills and excitement, at the peril of our portfolios. Meaning, the core of your portfolio should be 70 to 80% of that simple ETF portfolio described above. We all are! –

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Dollars Are For Spending & Investing, Not Saving

The Big Picture

“I need the US Dollar to be a store of value between the time I make it until I spend it, invest it, pay my taxes with it, or give it away. To be more precise, I want to discuss the type of chart that reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of money, currency, spending, investing, and taxes. It does that splendidly.”

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MiB: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

The Big Picture

 This week, we speak with Andrew Slimmon , managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management , where he leads the Applied Equity Advisors team. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1991 as an adviser in private wealth management, and later served as chief investment officer of the Morgan Stanley Trust Co.

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Reexamining the Retirement Investment Portfolio

Integrity Financial Planning

When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. But what does an investment strategy really consist of? An investment strategy is utilized to help your wealth not only retain its value against inflation but hopefully grow as well. What is a Total Return Investment Strategy?

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10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy

The Big Picture

Along those lines, here are in chronological order, the thinkers who have helped shape how I view the world view, including how I philosophically think about the economy, markets, and investing. 10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy 1. Hence, whatever your views are about the economy, markets, your portfolio, etc.,

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How Do Active Managers Invest Their Own Money?

The Big Picture

But they also asked questions about how these managers invested their own monies. Robin buries the lede in his discussion, but allow me to correct that oversight: “ Active managers invest their own capital passively.” ” It’s is worth your time to delve into the entire discussion.

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Podcast links: an investing paradox

Abnormal Returns

ritholtz.com) Andrew Stotz talks with Larry Swedroe why a great company does not always make a great investment. myworstinvestmentever.com) Justin Carboneau and Jack Forehand talk with Joel Tillinghast the long-tenured portfolio manager of the Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund.

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