Premise A popular notion floating around the financial planning industry is that individuals don’t think rationally when it comes to investing. Investing is a largely emotional process, we’re told, and the client is essentially helpless at the helm. This is why a financial adviser is necessary. The adviser helps the client by taking over control [...]
Entries Tagged as 'mutual funds'
Are You In Control Of Your Investments?
July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Investing, Philosophy In Financial Planning
One Reason Why The Stock Market Is Doing So Poorly
October 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Current Events, Investing
This week ended on somewhat of a downer. I have often been approached by, and read reviews by, individuals who claim that most people should just “buy an index fund” when they are trying to decide how to invest for their future. I’ve hinted at that idea too a few times. Not everyone mind you. [...]
The Trouble With Mutual Funds
March 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Investing
A mutual fund was originally a financial tool used (and made available for) small investors. By small, I mean investors who didn’t have a lot of money to buy into the stock market and diversify their investments accordingly. The mutual fund was a way for the average middle-class American to pool his money with other [...]