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Mastering Investments: Advice from Financial Experts You Can’t Miss

“Run the numbers yourself. The financial industry struggles with data integrity, and I’ve found plenty of errors in stock screeners, financial-data services, and spreadsheet templates.”
October 17, 2024

Experts: Never Buy a Stock Until You’ve Answered These 9 Questions

“A lot of beginner investors approach stock picking from the perspective of finding an investment that won’t lose money,” Rogovy said. “While this goal is certainly important, a better approach is to find investments that will provide the best return given the risk. Space in your portfolio is a finite resource, so it’s best not to waste it on average stocks.”
September 12, 2024

14 Retirement Rules You Need To Know Now

If your employer offers a 401(k) match, make sure you contribute enough to get the full match. Rogovy explained, “This is free money and is almost always more impactful than any other retirement investing decision.”
September 4, 2024

Investing Advice from Top Financial Minds

“Large institutional investors, managing billions in funds, are limited to around 10-15% of tradable stocks because of the sheer size of their portfolios. They simply can’t invest in smaller companies without moving the market or taking on significant risks.”
August 5, 2024

Understanding Share Vesting: 11 Key Insights for Entrepreneurs and Employees

Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer of the New York City-based investment management firm, Magnifina, stresses that stock-based compensation can be extremely lucrative, but tends to create large tax liabilities.

I’m a Banking Expert: Why You Should Never Keep More Than $250K in a Savings Account

“Most savings accounts in the U.S. are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank,” Dutoit said. “Amounts beyond this limit are not protected by the insurance.”

What Risk Indicators Do Investment Professionals Monitor Closely?

One of the most underrated indicators is the NAAIM Exposure Index. This index represents the aggregate equity exposure for members of the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM). As active investors, NAAIM members respond dynamically to market conditions and investment fundamentals. Their collective positioning can provide insight into market sentiment and, potentially, future moves.

Timeless Investing Wisdom: 10 Quotes to Navigate Market Highs and Lows

“Things like customer satisfaction, expansion plans and product strategy are much more important than forecasting the next quarter’s cash flow,” Rogovy said. “Lynch’s approach is a road map for anyone seeking to beat the market, which he doesn’t even think is too difficult.”

Where to invest $5,000

“Thematic ETFs are an excellent way for investors to focus on specific trends or sectors they believe will outperform in the future,” said Celine Dutoit, financial research analyst at Magnifina in New York City.