Novel Investor has created a couple charts comparing asset class returns and sector returns in the U.S. and throughout the world. These charts demonstrate the importance of diversification among asset classes and diversification within asset classes. Continue reading “Historical Returns”
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Sector Study Session
Let’s explore some potential investing strategies in 4 different stock sectors: technology, healthcare, energy, and real estate. We’ll start with tech, which had a huge drop today worth serious examination. Continue reading “Sector Study Session”
Which Stock Sector Does the Most to Diversify a Portfolio?
If you are trying to diversify a portfolio by sector, exposure to certain sectors may have more effect than others. This examination of correlations between SPDR Sector Select funds over the last 10 years shows that certain sectors do, in fact, have less correlation than others. Continue reading “Which Stock Sector Does the Most to Diversify a Portfolio?”
An Example of the Importance of Reallocation
When is the last time your checked your investment allocations? If it has been a few years, a lot has changed in the market. Stocks have reached record highs within the last few months. These gains have probably provided you with a great return. However, they can also set a portfolio’s allocations off-balance. Continue reading “An Example of the Importance of Reallocation”
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