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Are Your Returns Suffering From Over Diversification?

February 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · AIP Money Management Tips, Portfolio Management

AIP Money Management Tip
 
Over diversification is a serious mistake made by many investors. Some investors have learned the harmful effects of under diversification and mistakenly believe that the more diversification the better. It has become common to diversify to the point of hurting your investment returns. This is particularly harmful in the current environment where [...]

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Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds: What is the best mix?

September 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Investment Planning, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

By Ken Faulkenberry
The investment environment has changed drastically and passive investing is no longer an acceptable alternative. Many Investors can use some guidance in investment planning decisions.  One of those decisions is which investment vehicles best suit the individual investor’s needs.  Individual stocks or bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds are the most [...]

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Diversification – The Critical Element of Portfolio Management

August 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Investment Planning, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

By Ken Faulkenberry
Diversification is the single most important element of investment planning. Diversification is a portfolio strategy that reduces risk by combining different investments that are not correlated.  The volatility (risk) of the portfolio is reduced because not all asset groups, industries, or stocks move together.  The goal of diversification is to reduce risk.
 
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