InvestorGeeks

Big Mother Mutual Funds

by Chris

The Real Returns posted an interesting list of the 20 largest mutual funds, and I thought it was interesting, so let me just mention some things about mutual funds.

A larger mutual fund is typically an indication that the fund is perceived as more desirable, and as a result investors put more and more money into the fund. However, this trend can produce some undesirable side effects. (more…)

Are We in a Secular Bear Market?

by Jason

I’m now four chapters through Bull’s Eye Investing by John Mauldin. I’ll post a full review once I’ve finished the book, but the basic message is that we are in a secular bear market¹. What that means is that, despite the fact that in any given year the market could be up or down, over the next 7-15 years the market will post a loss overall. Mauldin asserts that broad investments in the stock market over the next 10 years should expect returns of 0% (if we’re lucky).

Ouch.

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What you know and what you like

by Frank

Jason and Chris have provided some excellent advice and guidlines when making investments this week. It’s imperative that you know what you’re investing in not only from a personal standpoint, but also from a market perspective. But that alone is not enough, it is imperative that you can differentiate between what you know and what you like. Failing to be able to do so will cost you in the long term. (more…)

Make Better Investment Decisions

by Jason

Let me present 3 steps to making an investment decision:

1. Make an observation
2. Determine who will profit based on (1)
3. Determine how YOU can profit based on (2)

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