Intel & Insights
Here’s how Returns in a Bad Year look …
2023 was supposed to have been a bad year ... The narrative consistently scared people off investing (as it always does). Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is one of the chief scaremongers. Remember, he has predicted 17 of the last 2 crashes! Now the...
How to create Dependable Passive Returns & Recurring Income
2023 yielded strong investment returns - both for myself and past attendees of my Investment Academy. We've made 8-22% in Core ETFs, even higher double-digits in specific sectors / stocks, and between 12-60% in Options. But 2023 is no one-off. Over the long run,...
Useful Reads, Listens & Viewings for the holidays …
I always aim to demystify investing. If some of my messages have managed to do that, half my work is done. I look forward to creating more insights and tools next year to clarify and, perhaps, inspire your investment strategy. Holiday Reads, Listens and Viewings ......
Your own Diversified, Set-and-Forget Growth and Income Portfolio
This quick recap is the last email in this series ... Take the next step to secure lasting diversification and financial stability for you and your family. The sooner you take action the better because: Diversification = Protection of your wealth Being more passive...
Why you need to own REAL assets – in One Chart …
The chart below caught my eye this week. It summarises why you need to own REAL assets (defined below) ... It shows that over 30 years, the real value of cash declined by 52%, whilst the real value of stocks appreciated 681%. The chart uses US data (US dollar and US...
Build Your Self-Sustaining Growth and Income Portfolio
Take the next step to secure lasting diversification and financial stability for you and your family. The sooner you take action the better because: Diversification = Protection of your wealth Being more passive means your money works for you rather than you for it...
Your Own Diversified, Low-Cost, Set-and-Forget Growth & Income Portfolio
Take the next step to secure lasting diversification and financial stability for you and your family. The sooner you take action the better because: Diversification = Protection of your wealth Being more passive means your money works for you rather than you for it...
More Aha insights for you …
Today I've gathered a few of my most popular articles that are a MUST READ. They're historical but pretty timeless so will make sense anytime. Click the titles below to access. See you there. 1: Turning Inflation to Your Advantage Discovering inflation-beneficiary...
The Magnificent Seven,
In 2023 the Magnificent 7 stocks have been on fire. So far, their returns this year are ... Microsoft +58%, Amazon +71%, Meta +174%, Apple +53%, Tesla +116%, Alphabet (Google) +58%, Nvidia +240% Why so strong? More than 6 months ago I flagged a Tech-sector...
Avoiding Investment mistakes …
When investing, if all you do is get average returns (historical stockmarket average is 8-10% pa) and avoid common mistakes, your portfolio will compound very handsomely over the long term. If you try to shoot the lights out with every investment you make, you'll also...