Bottom Fishing Stock Market Turnaround Situations
…What once may have been a respected, widely-held large cap stock is now a despised and embarrassing penny stock subject to exchange delisting. Many times these companies go bankrupt and stockholders lose everything. Other times a turnaround develops that offers favorable short-term trading opportunities. Some turnaround situations even prove to be long-term stock market winners going forward. It is important to recognize that a stock can represent a good investment risk even if it’s highly likely to decline in price and eventually become worthless. Let me explain…
A low risk way to earn a return on the cash balance in your brokerage account
Buying a stock and selling a corresponding single stock futures contract (SSF) can be a a low risk way to earn a return on the cash balance in your brokerage account. To learn how, download Successful Portfolios handy EFP Return Calculator and give us a call at (727)744-3614.
How to Calculate the Internal Rate of Return on an Annuity or Pension
What is the rate of return on a lifetime fixed annuity? The answer depends on the amount of money you must invest upfront, the amount of income you will receive annually, and how long you will live….
Asset Allocation, Risk Tolerance, and Technical Analysis
Conventional asset allocation calls for investors to strategically sell stocks as they rise and buy stocks as they fall…. Trouble is many investors cannot follow the core precept of conventional asset allocation.
What is “Interest Rate Risk”? Are you taking too much?
One way to look at interest rate risk is to consider what happens to the value of your investment if interest rates change. Interest rate risk is fundamental to fixed income investments including U.S. Treasury bonds, notes and bills. By way of example, as of this writing a ten year Treasury note yields 2.25% to maturity….
Building a High-Performance Personalized Portfolio
Learn how to build a personalized, high-performance portfolio based on the Dow Jones Composite Average. Download Successful Portfolios newest white paper: “Yes, You Can Invest Directly in an Index”. Listed below are the seven tips we set forth for investors seeking enhanced returns in the stock market:
Need Life Insurance? Remember “Buy Term and Invest the Difference”
As a Certified Financial Planner professional, I believe that for most families with young children, not having life insurance on Mom and Dad is reckless financial behavior. The good news is term life insurance is surprisingly affordable. So if you need life insurance, should you buy term and invest the difference? The short answer is yes! …
Why Write an Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?
Why write an Investment Policy Statement (IPS)? Because an IPS can help ensure you and your investment advisor are on the same page. There are six key elements of an effective IPS for an individual investor
No-commission, No-transaction Fee ETF Lists
Schwab ETF OneSource presents a broad list of sensible no-transaction fee ETF choices. TDAmeritrade maintains an extensive list of commission -free ETFs as well. Download the lists and read Successful Portfolios analysis.
Six Steps to Successful Financial Planning
A smart financial plan can make you money and give you peace of mind. Follow these six steps to successful financial planning:
