In his most recent annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett proclaimed that “bonds are not the place to be these days.” Buffett has never been a fan of bonds as an investment, but he specifically cited the potential for rising interest rates as a reason to avoid...
For as long as people have been investing in the stock market, they have been told that with the expectation of higher returns should come the expectation of higher risk. So, it’s not surprising that many investors think high-risk, high-volatility stocks will...
From early on, most investors have heard the adage, “Never put your eggs in one basket,” which has become synonymous with the term “diversification.” They’re taught diversification is the key to minimizing risk because owning many non-correlating assets is less risky...
You have probably heard it said that building real wealth through investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Investors with the preparation, patience, perseverance and focus of a top marathon runner are almost certain to do well over the long term. I’d like to add a...
In searching for the key to successful investing, all roads lead back to Warren Buffett, who once said, “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” That simple investment philosophy has propelled him through...
Investors who follow financial pundits know that pundits are generally wrong more often than right when trying to forecast the stock market’s direction. So are investors who base their buy and sell decisions on the changing political or policy winds. But what if...