The 60/40 Allocation Model is dead

Because there are 6,000+ stocks that could make you lose money in stocks investors would traditionally avoid this by putting 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. Today, a lot of retail investors still follow that 60/40 rule but does it still make sense? I don’t think it does. Benjamin… ( Continue )

What are Market Indexes?

Stock market indexes are by far the most widely used tools in making investment decisions. But many investors take for granted what market indexes are and the many roles they play within their portfolio strategy and throughout the financial ecosystem. In this article, we’ll take apart the core structure of… ( Continue )

Are Smart Beta ETFs better investment?

With the precipitous flow of investments into passive index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), the vast majority of cash in the market is tied to the performance of broad-based market indexes like the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite or the Russell 2000. While most financial advisors are the ones… ( Continue )

Should you put money into REITs?

One of the least appreciated economic developments of the past decade of recovery from the 2008 financial collapse is the dramatic upswing in value of both commercial and residential real estate. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly home sales report, the average home price at the apex of the… ( Continue )

Should You Invest In Marijuana Stocks?

Marijuana refers to the plant scientifically known as cannabis; more specifically, three recognized species include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. The cannabis plant is a source of over 400 compounds, including 60 cannabinoids. Of the 60 cannabinoids, two in particular, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or dronabinol, and cannabidiol, are the… ( Continue )