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Stock Picking vs. Diversification

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At the beginning of every season, sportscasters often forecast who will triumph. They usually are wrong. Stock pickers are no better. With stocks, though, you can back a whole bunch of teams at once. That’s called diversification, and it has a pretty good record. The professional talking heads on … [Read more...] about Stock Picking vs. Diversification

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

Still Trying to Pick Stock Winners? How Capitalism Works

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This post was guest written by Brad Steiman with our partner Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Canada.  (Unlike some of the current thinking in the press,  it deals with how people are rewarded for investing, not at the expense of other people, but as a reward for providing capital.) It is not … [Read more...] about Still Trying to Pick Stock Winners? How Capitalism Works

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.

Why we use passive investing

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We always stress the impact that investor's own behavior has on their own investment performance.  This post deals with the secondary issue which is what investment portfolio you should own.  The questions is:  should you hire someone to try and pick the winners (active management) or just own all … [Read more...] about Why we use passive investing

The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Crimmins Wealth Management and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that the statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.