Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1257

Don't get beaten with an investment club

Investment clubs can offer a lot in terms of friendship and education, just not necessarily returns

Do tactical allocation funds add value?

Market timing strategies are full of tactical errors and are best avoided

Don't be misled by financial newsletters

Instead of being misled by gurus who lag the broader stock market, subscribe to the Hulbert Financial Digest

What Frank Costanza can teach us about investing

George's dad offers advice on what to do when your emotions are getting the better of you and your investments

What you should know about buying call options

Many investors buy call options as part of their investment strategy -- here's what that is usually a mistake

Don't believe everything you read, this post excluded

When sifting through the overwhelming amount of financial research, use facts and data to draw your own conclusions.

Consider your human capital

When developing your financial plan, follow your instincts, not your employer's

Passive investors sow seeds of their own demise

Passive investors may be doomed, or they may just be victims of an active investor's futile claims

This investment trend you want to follow

Most market trends merit no action or acknowledgement, but the passive trend is one you don't want to buck

Do your municipals math

When it comes to these bonds, many investors buy local, assuming yields will be higher, but it ain't necessarily so