For individual investors, the moral of the story is diversification, ... The top three funds are income funds. That says something. These are staid companies, with some bonds. |
For individual investors, the moral of the story is diversification. The top three funds are income funds. That says something. These are staid companies, with some bonds. |
For the individual investor, it's going to require a lot more scrutiny. Just because it's a brand new fund doesn't mean you have to buy it. Just because a sector is hot doesn't mean you have to invest in it. |
I think the most salient issue right now (in the industry) is how to make a buck. |
Independence is very important, |
It (diversification) is not a bunch of hooey, ... Are you going to be able to sleep at night if you lose half your portfolio? |
It's a tough tradeoff between infringing on the individual manager and protecting the rights of investors, ... Managers have a right to trade. If you take away that right, they're going to quit. |
It's important to understand what the manager is doing. You should believe in what he's doing. All (investing) styles have dry periods. |
Look at it. Make sure it's the one you want. |
No matter how many times you yell at people, they're always going to follow what's doing well at the moment, ... Does it mean that investors will go for those really hot tech funds? Yes. Does this mean death to index funds? No. Indexing is still a very valid strategy. Over time, most managers don't beat the index. |
One would hope that analysis would play a huge role in a manager's decision, ... But to what extent they use an analyst would be specific to the managers. |
People need to be careful. See what you're paying for the perk. |
People want services. They want to be kowtowed to, to be pampered. |
Yes, advisers are there to do well for you, but if they can make a buck off of you they're going to. |
You have to know the fund. |