A Systematic Approach to Trend Following: Pacer Trend Pilot ETFs
Trend following is a popular trading strategy that seeks to capitalize on market movements in a specific direction over time. Instead of attempting to predict future price levels, trend followers adjust their positions according to the current trend. The Pacer Trend Pilot ETFs offer a systematic approach to trend following using a rules-based methodology to switch between equity and treasury exposure based on the trend’s strength. This approach seeks to reduce risk by selling stocks when the market declines.
Mastering the Art of Position Sizing: The Key to Unlocking Portfolio Diversification and Risk Management
Position sizing is a critical concept in portfolio management and diversification. It refers to the process of determining the appropriate amount of capital to allocate to a specific investment or asset within a portfolio. Position sizing is essential for managing risk, optimizing returns, and achieving a well-balanced investment portfolio that reflects an investor’s risk tolerance, objectives, and time horizon.
Why Invest in Gold without a Bullion or Coin Dealer?
Investing in gold has long been considered a safe haven and a hedge against inflation. However, when it comes to purchasing gold, investors face the choice between buying physical gold from coin or bullion dealers and investing in gold ETFs through a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) like Successful Portfolios. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of choosing a gold ETF with the help of Successful Portfolios over physical gold and why it may be the more intelligent choice for your investment portfolio.
Top 20 Core ETF Pick List
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Buy and hold – 50 years of stock market ups and downs amidst news and noise, crisis, war, and recession.
See the case for buy-and-hold investing: fifty years of stock market ups and downs amidst news, noise, crisis, war, and recession.
ETF Picklist – The Only Investment List You’ll Ever Need
Our ETF picklist could be the only investment list you’ll ever need. Get sortable, quality data on over 250 top-rated Exchange Traded Funds. Download the Excel worksheet for free from Successful Portfolios.
Vanguard ETF Strategic Model Portfolios
The Vanguard ETF Strategic Model Portfolios, including the Core Series, are available to clients of Successful Portfolios LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. The Core Series Model earns the highest possible rating by Morningstar.
BlackRock Target ETF Model Portfolios
The BlackRock Target ETF Model Portfolios are available to clients at Successful Portfolios LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. The Models earn Morningstar’s highest rating. See the recommended allocations.
Wide Moat Investing Revisited
Wide moat investing works. Competitive advantage matters. Ten years ago, we first posted about wide moat investing. Since then, a booming stock market has created remarkable wealth for many investors. Here’s an update.
Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Whether you hold investments or uninvested cash, you need to know when to buy, sell, or do nothing. It’s an unavoidable high-stakes decision…