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Guide to Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed

Self-employed savers should be prepared for boom-and-bust cycles, said Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at New York-based investment advisory firm Magnifina.
April 12, 2024

Make your retirement savings last: Smart strategies for a secure future

Asher Rogovy, the chief investment officer at Magnifina, explains this approach is supported by the gains typically seen from a relatively conservative investment strategy. For a portfolio valued at $500,000, you could expect to disburse $20,000 annually.
March 26, 2024

Have $500,000 in Retirement Savings? Here’s How Much You Could Spend per Year

According to Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina, research shows that a well-managed portfolio can afford to provide 4% for withdrawal nearly indefinitely.
March 20, 2024

Experts: If a Company You Invest In Does Layoffs, Should You Sell Your Stocks?

“Sudden layoff announcements can be a sign that management is too short-sighted. However, they are often effective and can serve to get a company back on track.”
March 11, 2024

Warren Buffett on the Myth of More: Why Too Many Stocks Can Lead to Downfall

Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer of Magnifina, pointed out, “The greatest long-term investors like Buffett made their fortune from holding a few top stocks rather than trading in and out of hundreds.”
January 29, 2024

Gap widening between nominal and inflation-adjusted gold price

“Gold is a classic inflation hedge, but most hedges work best in the short term. Over the long term, gold has tracked inflation, but even government bonds have performed better historically,” Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at long-term investment adviser Magnifina, told S&P Global Commodity Insights.
January 5, 2024

Passing Generational Wealth

An irrevocable trust may be the answer, said Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer of Magnifina. However, he said there are some very important mistakes to avoid when establishing a trust.
December 30, 2023

What Is the Sharpe Ratio? Formula and Example

“The Sharpe ratio is the excess return of an investment divided by the standard deviation of returns, which is a measure of risk,” says Asher Rogovy
December 8, 2023

8 Ways the Rich Invest Their Money Differently Than the Middle Class

“When it comes to investing, wealthy individuals and families often have advantages that come from their investment advisors,” said Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina.
December 6, 2023

Invest in Real Estate with Your IRA or 401(k): A Comprehensive Guide

Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer of Magnifina LLC, says: “If an investor is simply seeking exposure to a real estate market in an IRA, using a REIT can be considerably easier.”
November 17, 2023

Advisors Wonder: How Does Bitcoin Fit Into a Portfolio?

Rogovy puts crypto in a category alongside things like commodities and art that are “worth only what the next buyer is willing to pay for them.”
November 15, 2023

9 Stocks That Turned $100 Into a Fortune in 20 Years

“From May 2003 to May 2023, Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) returned an astonishing 144,000%,” says Asher Rogovy
November 2, 2023

Mastering Inflation: Strategies for Profiting in a Rising Price Environment

“TIPS include a compensation mechanism based on the CPI, which is a common measure of inflation,” points out Asher Rogovy, chief investment advisor at Magnifina.
September 19, 2023

Safest Spot for Your Money? 3 Places That Are Better Than Your Home

According to Rogovy, stocks return a stable average of about 6.5% per year after accounting for inflation. Investors can receive even greater returns with a well-selected portfolio of stocks.
August 21, 2023

6 Lessons To Learn From Amazon, Costco and Dollar Tree

“Sometimes there’s an X factor, but strong businesses begin with a strong management team,” said Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina, LLC.

What to Invest In When Interest Rates Peak

“If you have perfect foresight about interest rates, then it makes sense to buy high-credit, fixed-rate bonds. Generally, these are U.S. Treasurys,” Rogovy says.

Costco and Home Depot Are Recession Winners — Which Is a Better Stock Buy?

“Both companies exhibit numerous qualitative measures of investment quality.”

Investing in Gold: the Pros, the Cons and Whether to Even Invest at All

“Gold is the ultimate safe haven. In times of extreme political uncertainty and international conflict, gold can protect against a wide range of rare and severe risks,” said Asher Rogovy

5 Best Passive Investing Options for Income

Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina LLC, writes that: “In a bear market, passive portfolios suffer the full brunt of any losses. By contrast, active investors may choose to hold safer assets during market volatility.”

Successful Investors Confess Their Biggest Rookie Mistakes

“Early in my career, I spent far too much time looking for a single metric to evaluate stocks,” said Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina.