With a few exceptions (e.g. collectibles, life insurance), you can own pretty much anything in an individual retirement account, from real estate and precious metals to farming interests and church bonds. And with concerns that the stock market is overvalued (and rising interest rates affecting bond prices), nontraditional assets – with their juicy return potential and diversification benefits – may be particularly attractive. But before adding unconventional assets to their portfolios, the author of today’s article cautions that retirement investors should consider their unique complexities. To read more, CLICK HERE.
Tag: Diversification
A 3-Pronged Portfolio To Beat The Returns Of “Lethargic” Index Investing
One of the macro-level changes in the investment landscape has been the large-scale shift by investors into indexes and ETFs (and away from stocks and mutual funds) – a shift that the author of today’s article sees as being based on misplaced beliefs, and one that he warns will cost those investors – especially younger investors – in the long run through “meek unassuming gains.” He instead advocates using a three-pronged portfolio (Core, Explore and Super Explore) that offers “diversification, index-beating growth, and fee minimization.” To read more, CLICK HERE.
