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11 Jul 2023
High-interest rates and inflation can be challenging for investors. Interest rates directly impact your investment returns, and inflation compromises the purchasing power of your money. When this happens at the same time, you can be left in a tricky situation. The U.S. experienced one of the highest inflationary periods in history when the inflation rate […]
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22 Jun 2023
Hiring a financial advisor can be an excellent step towards building your financial future. They can help guide you in managing your finances and in avoiding costly financial mistakes in the long run. However, engaging in open and insightful conversations with your financial advisor is important to ensure you understand your portfolio well and can […]
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26 May 2023
Investment and risk are two closely related concepts. Risk refers to the potential for loss or negative returns when you invest your money in a market-linked security. There are different types of risks, including market, credit, inflation, and liquidity risk, among others. While no investment is entirely devoid of risk, and there is always some […]
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30 Mar 2023
With the several investment strategies available to us, choosing one that suits your unique investment objectives can be confusing. A goal-based investing approach is one such strategy. It stands out as it focuses directly on your goals, determining the amount of money you need to achieve your financial goals, and then developing an investment plan […]
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02 Mar 2023
Investing an amount as big as a million dollars can be a big decision. As the world continues to recover from the pandemic and economies stabilize, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly. It is important to consider your personal financial goals and needs before making any financial decision about such a large sum of money. […]
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01 Feb 2023
Long-term investment strategies are essential because they provide a less stressful way for individuals to achieve their financial goals. These strategies involve investing money in assets for a minimum of five years and more. The idea is to invest in assets that have the potential to grow in value over time, such as stocks, bonds, […]
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27 Jan 2023
High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) have a net worth of $1 million or more in liquid assets. In general terms, a high-net-worth individual is someone with substantial wealth and a mix of liquid assets, such as cash, stocks, and bonds, as well as non-liquid assets, such as real estate and privately-held businesses. HNWIs often have specific financial […]
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09 Jan 2023
The year 2022 had its ups and downs. The economic strain of the pandemic continued. The record inflation and the global financial turmoil caused by the Ukraine-Russia war are other striking concerns. However, as you look ahead to 2023, there are a number of key trends and concerns that you may want to keep an […]
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30 Dec 2022
Managing your finances can sometimes be overwhelming, as most people lack the proper understanding of how the market functions. This may come in the way of your basic savings and investment decisions. The reluctance to create a budget, use formulas and data, and arrive at decisions can impact your present and future finances. Apart from […]
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21 Dec 2022
Diversification is one of the first rules of investing that most financial advisors and experts talk about. Diversification refers to investing in a wide mix of investments within a portfolio. Here you do not put all your eggs in one basket, which implies distributing your wealth across different instruments. When you do so, you lower […]
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02 Dec 2022
When investors create an investment portfolio, they consider several factors, like risk, asset class, inflation, etc., to generate optimal returns on their investments. However, what is equally critical when it comes to creating a portfolio is asset allocation and selection. Asset allocation aims to balance risk and reward through a portfolio composition of different kinds […]
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06 Oct 2022
Pareto’s principle, better known as the 80/20 rule, asserts that 80% of the results can be achieved with 20% of the effort. When applied to investing, many folks may come to the same conclusion that 80% of their returns are generated from only 20% of their asset allocations. That said, one cannot say that this […]
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22 Sep 2022
Investing can help you grow your net worth and achieve financial goals that may seem unattainable on a salary. The income you earn is only one part of your financial status. How you use this income to invest in the market decides your overall financial standing to a large extent. Most people are not rich […]
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08 Sep 2022
Investing your money involves a number of strategies and instruments. This is why it always contains an element of risk. Each tool can deliver different returns. The ideal investment term for each instrument also differs. Some may provide earnings in the short term and others in the long term. So, the decision to pick an […]
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18 Aug 2022
The world of investing can be quite overwhelming for newcomers. Not only do you have to keep track of various factors such as market trends, price movements, the economy (both local and international), past returns, and more, but you also have to match those with your own time horizon and risk appetite. All of the […]
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