Monthly Archives: June 2009
Avoiding Black Swans
We would be far better off if we learned to avoid Black Swans. These three suggestions are priceless.
Keep it Simple
I was reading Bogle this morning (still on chapter 3) and he referrenced William of Occam, a franciscan friar and philosopher famous for his Razor theory. Here it is in three forms: “Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily” or put … Continue reading
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Market Timing is a Bad Strategy. Do it Right. Invest!
Investing in the stock market as a market timer is a loser’s game. A good definition of a market timer is anyone making a trade or series of trades based on a prediction about the future. Market timers say things … Continue reading
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Tagged Diversification, emotional investing, Evan Vanderwey, investments, Okemos Investment Coach, saving money, time to buy stocks, wallstreet, workshops
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