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Never forget about patience

9/16/2016

 
Patience can be a powerful ally in weathering volatility in the financial markets.

What will investing a raise for one year could possibly do for you?

8/16/2016

 
Investing a $3,600 raise for one single year could do wonders for you over the course of several decades under various compounding scenarios (see table below). Historically, the 2% compound interest rate could be achieved by investing in United States Treasuries. The 10% compound interest rate could possibly be achieved by investing in index funds. The astute (and lucky investor) could achieve a 15% compound return. Now imagine if you could invest this same raise amount every year?

Hastiness Can Be a Liability

7/28/2016

 
Always carefully weigh factors before making an investing decision.

Navigating Rough Times

7/25/2016

 
Holding on during rough times represents a true test for the long-term investor. However, due diligence is always recommended. A company or industry might not pull through. Ultimately it is your decision on whether or not to keep shares in a company.

Look Past Entertainment

7/22/2016

 
A number of financial articles can be geared for entertainment, especially if they are about politicians. While entertainment is nice, always focus and do your own research.

Don’t Use Just One Metric

7/20/2016

 
Don’t rely on one single metric such as the P/E ratio. Use a complete analysis to get an overall picture of your investment.

Have you developed an investment philosophy?

7/19/2016

 
Developing an investment philosophy that works enhances your chances of successful investing over the long-term.

Think for Yourself During Earnings Season

7/18/2016

 
Remember when looking at earnings headlines to dig deeper, think for yourself and make your own decisions.

Buy and Hold is Best

7/15/2016

 
Finding good quality publicly traded businesses to own over the long-term allows you to sleep better than utilizing trading strategies that could turn on you in a dime.

Beware of Euphoria

7/14/2016

 
Delight can turn into disappointment real quick in the stock market.
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    William Bias has been researching stocks since 1992 and has been a freelance writer since 2012. He employs a strategic business oriented approach to stock market investing.

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