Is Following the Pros a Wise Strategy?
In my last post, I indicated that investors should normally not compete against professionals. That does not mean you cannot rely on their skills in an attempt to enhance your own portfolio returns. In...
View ArticleShould You Be Buying Gold?
Should investors be buying gold? A good question for today. An equally good question is should you rely on expert advice? For those who follow my blogging, I am not a big fan of experts. Their track...
View ArticleFollowing the Experts
Another day, another example of experts getting it wrong. Today it involves the economic forecast for Hong Kong. A Bloomberg article discusses the risk of a recession in Hong Kong. The Experts Get It...
View ArticleIs a Market Crash Coming?
Is a crash in the markets coming? I am not sure. If one does occur, experts will look back and see many clear warning signs. And there are a multitude of red flags. However, governments, banks,...
View ArticleTop Stock Picks for 2012
Everyone wants to know the best stocks to invest in for 2012. I know I do. So what are the top stock picks for next year? I am just a single person tooling away in the tundra of Western Canada, so who...
View ArticleA Somber Financial Outlook for 2012
A November 2011 survey of financial professionals predicts a somber outlook for 2012. Each year, a worldwide sample of Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) are invited to participate in a Global Market...
View ArticleBenjamin Graham Investing Principles
I mentioned Benjamin Graham in “Mistakes of Warren Buffett” and recommended his book, “The Intelligent Investor”. Benjamin Graham mentored Warren Buffet and is considered the founder of value...
View ArticleInvest Better Than the Pros?
In “Want to Invest Like a Pro?” we looked at attributes of successful professional investors. I definitely believe one can learn a lot by watching how the pros invest. Nevertheless, I stated that...
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Following the Experts is Confusing
No wonder investing is confusing for the average investor. Many investors take a “follow the pros” strategy. Whether that means watching the business networks, tracking Warren Buffett, or subscribing...
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