ON E-S I Z E-F I T S-A L L
Unfortunately, most investors, along with many of the
people who advise them, are satisfied with a cookie-
cutter investment plan. The "model portfolio" is useless
to most investors. Your needs as an investor are your
own. They should be identified early and called upon
to direct any plans you make for investment. For
instance, how much of your investment can you risk
losing? What is your investment timetable? Are you
retired, a young professional, or middle-aged? The
allocation of your portfolio's assets among various
types of investments, including treasuries, blue-chip
stocks, equity mutual funds, and others, should reflect
your needs perfectly.
U N C H E C K E D C O S T S
Make a routine effort to check in and see where your money
is going. Many investors allow brokers' commissions
and other fees and costs to decimate their returns.
Professionals need to be compensated for their time;
however, you should be aware of the fees you are
paying and make sure they are appropriate for the
services performed.
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