Diversification and the Untold Mistake You Are Probably Making
A portfolio of 100 stocks can theoretically be less diversified than a portfolio of 20 stocks. By itself, increasing the number of stocks you hold …
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How to Invest in US Stocks from the Philippines (Best Brokers)
The PSE accounts for around 0.29% of the world’s market capitalization, and this justifies investing globally. If you’re heavy on Philippine stocks, then buying US stocks is …
Ireland-Domiciled ETFs (Philippines): Optimizing Your Global Investments
Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio, two of the most successful investors of our time, believe investing in broad markets is the way to go for …
Secure Your Child’s Future with a COL ITF (In-Trust-For) Account
Important events happen all the time, but the truly life-changing moments are few and far between. As I laid my eyes on my son, I …
FMETF: The Smart Way of Investing in the PSE Stock Market
Stock picking is NOT the best way to invest in the stock market for most people. If we play by the odds and follow peer-reviewed research, …
Asset Allocation for Filipinos: A Global Portfolio Overview
When we talk about portfolio returns, asset allocation is the single biggest factor you can influence. That’s undisputed. In a study by Roger G. Ibbotson, published in …
Interactive Brokers from the Philippines: Waived Fees, Funding, and More
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) recently released a radical announcement that’s sure to rock the investing community in the Philippines and elsewhere. The views against IBKR as …
5 Reasons Why I Don’t Read the News on Stocks (Trading and Investing)
I avoid reading the news. The stock market section, at least. And there are very compelling reasons, in my biased opinion, for you to ignore them, too. …
The 8k Rule is Misused: New 7% Rule for PSE Stock Market Investing
The rule does hold but is often misinterpreted. Many newcomers hold off investing because of the popularized 8k Rule when investing in the PSE stock …
REITs vs. Rental Properties: Which is Better?
Let me make one thing clear off the bat. REITs are not perfect replacements for owning rental properties — they weren’t meant to be. As …
