By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Simpler is (usually) better.
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By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Taxes matter. A lot. Use tax-advantaged accounts wisely. Realize gains strategically. Harvest losses.
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By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Costs matter. A lot. Own low-cost investments. Minimize transaction costs.
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By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Use small cap and value funds to improve expected returns.
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By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Diversify broadly across asset classes and geographies. No big bets.
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By: Andrew Leonard on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Rebalance systematically. Avoid market timing.
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By: David Roach on December 16, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Thoughtfully allocate between equities (for growth) and fixed income (to reduce portfolio volatility) based on individual goals and risk tolerance.
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By: Andrew Leonard on December 10, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy Dropdowns
Markets work well. They are powerful mechanisms for quickly and continuously aggregating the wisdom of crowds. Markets are highly “efficient,” meaning that the price of a market-based asset (stock, bond, etc.) already reflects all known information about that asset. In other words, the price of every stock already incorporates everything that is known about the […]
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By: Andrew Leonard on December 10, 2014 in
Investment Philosophy
Markets are efficient. Respect the evidence: "beating" the market is highly unlikely and costly to attempt. Instead, fully capture market returns using passive/index funds.
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