These articles will help you if you are looking to work with Millennials/Gen Z. Bob Klein and Karen DeMasters' MarketWatch articles are worth reading, as were John Curry's piece on CAPTRUST and LPL’s NestWise's recent addition of 10 advisors. These articles will give you some tips on working with these generations and ensuring that you're able to provide them with the best financial advice possible.
Bob Klein's MarketWatch article
Bob Klein's MarketWatch article has some great points. But, you should remember there are many things that you need to be aware of when hiring financial advisors. He notes the benefits to working with someone who truly understands your needs. But, hiring the wrong person could be just as disastrous. As a rule of thumb, the younger an advisor is, the less they will be able to help you.
John Curry's article on CAPTRUST
John Curry, chief marketing officer at CAPTRUST discussed his plans for VESTED magazine's future in a recent interview. Curry explained that the company reinvests 50% of its profits each fiscal year. The company's strategy also includes the creation of an interactive retirement readiness tool. Modernizing its backoffice technology will allow clients to have a smoother experience. This strategy also aims to move everything to the cloud.
LPL Signs 10 Advisors for NestWise
LPL bought Veritat earlier this year. The company was quickly gaining momentum with a recent press statement announcing the hire of 10 advisors across three offices. The company had received good marks on its progress reports, and investors were speculating that the new startup would be a hot one. Bloomberg then made a similar purchase. It looked like there was a movement.
John Curry from CAPTRUST writes the article
CAPTRUST continues to be a challenger in the brokerage sector, but its business model and sophistication make it worth keeping an eye on. CAPTRUST's business model is based on its ability to scale, and wirehouses have struggled to follow suit. The firm has grown from just 28 financial advisors in 2007 to 78 today. The firm has increased its asset base from $22 billion to more than $85 billion in assets.
FAQ
Can I lose my investment.
Yes, you can lose all. There is no 100% guarantee of success. There are ways to lower the risk of losing.
Diversifying your portfolio can help you do that. Diversification reduces the risk of different assets.
Another option is to use stop loss. Stop Losses enable you to sell shares before the market goes down. This reduces the risk of losing your shares.
Margin trading is also available. Margin trading allows for you to borrow funds from banks or brokers to buy more stock. This increases your chance of making profits.
Should I diversify my portfolio?
Many people believe diversification will be key to investment success.
In fact, many financial advisors will tell you to spread your risk across different asset classes so that no single type of security goes down too far.
However, this approach does not always work. Spreading your bets can help you lose more.
Imagine, for instance, that $10,000 is invested in stocks, commodities and bonds.
Imagine that the market crashes sharply and that each asset's value drops by 50%.
You have $3,500 total remaining. But if you had kept everything in one place, you would only have $1,750 left.
In real life, you might lose twice the money if your eggs are all in one place.
It is crucial to keep things simple. You shouldn't take on too many risks.
What are the types of investments available?
There are many options for investments today.
Some of the most loved are:
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Stocks – Shares of a company which trades publicly on an exchange.
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Bonds – A loan between parties that is secured against future earnings.
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Real estate is property owned by another person than the owner.
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Options - The buyer has the option, but not the obligation, of purchasing shares at a fixed cost within a given time period.
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Commodities – Raw materials like oil, gold and silver.
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Precious metals: Gold, silver and platinum.
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Foreign currencies - Currencies outside of the U.S. dollar.
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Cash - Money that is deposited in banks.
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Treasury bills - A short-term debt issued and endorsed by the government.
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Businesses issue commercial paper as debt.
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Mortgages – Loans provided by financial institutions to individuals.
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Mutual Funds: Investment vehicles that pool money and distribute it among securities.
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ETFs are exchange-traded mutual funds. However, ETFs don't charge sales commissions.
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Index funds – An investment fund that tracks the performance a specific market segment or group of markets.
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Leverage – The use of borrowed funds to increase returns
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Exchange Traded Funds, (ETFs), - A type of mutual fund trades on an exchange like any other security.
These funds offer diversification advantages which is the best thing about them.
Diversification refers to the ability to invest in more than one type of asset.
This helps you to protect your investment from loss.
What type of investment vehicle should i use?
There are two main options available when it comes to investing: stocks and bonds.
Stocks are ownership rights in companies. Stocks are more profitable than bonds because they pay interest monthly, rather than annually.
Stocks are a great way to quickly build wealth.
Bonds tend to have lower yields but they are safer investments.
Remember that there are many other types of investment.
These include real estate, precious metals and art, as well as collectibles and private businesses.
How do I begin investing and growing my money?
Learn how to make smart investments. This way, you'll avoid losing all your hard-earned savings.
Also, you can learn how grow your own food. It's not as difficult as it may seem. You can easily grow enough vegetables to feed your family with the right tools.
You don't need much space either. However, you will need plenty of sunshine. You might also consider planting flowers around the house. They are easy to maintain and add beauty to any house.
You might also consider buying second-hand items, rather than brand new, if your goal is to save money. The cost of used goods is usually lower and the product lasts longer.
Is it really worth investing in gold?
Since ancient times, gold has been around. And throughout history, it has held its value well.
However, like all things, gold prices can fluctuate over time. A profit is when the gold price goes up. You will lose if the price falls.
So whether you decide to invest in gold or not, remember that it's all about timing.
Do I need an IRA to invest?
An Individual Retirement Account, also known as an IRA, is a retirement account where you can save taxes.
You can contribute after-tax dollars to IRAs, which allows you to build wealth quicker. They provide tax breaks for any money that is withdrawn later.
IRAs are especially helpful for those who are self-employed or work for small companies.
Many employers offer employees matching contributions that they can make to their personal accounts. So if your employer offers a match, you'll save twice as much money!
Statistics
- They charge a small fee for portfolio management, generally around 0.25% of your account balance. (nerdwallet.com)
- Most banks offer CDs at a return of less than 2% per year, which is not even enough to keep up with inflation. (ruleoneinvesting.com)
- 0.25% management fee $0 $500 Free career counseling plus loan discounts with a qualifying deposit Up to 1 year of free management with a qualifying deposit Get a $50 customer bonus when you fund your first taxable Investment Account (nerdwallet.com)
- Over time, the index has returned about 10 percent annually. (bankrate.com)
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How to invest In Commodities
Investing in commodities involves buying physical assets like oil fields, mines, plantations, etc., and then selling them later at higher prices. This process is called commodity trade.
Commodity investing is based upon the assumption that an asset's value will increase if there is greater demand. The price falls when the demand for a product drops.
You will buy something if you think it will go up in price. And you want to sell something when you think the market will decrease.
There are three major types of commodity investors: hedgers, speculators and arbitrageurs.
A speculator will buy a commodity if he believes the price will rise. He does not care if the price goes down later. A person who owns gold bullion is an example. Or, someone who invests into oil futures contracts.
An investor who invests in a commodity to lower its price is known as a "hedger". Hedging is a way of protecting yourself from unexpected changes in the price. If you have shares in a company that produces widgets and the price drops, you may want to hedge your position with shorting (selling) certain shares. That means you borrow shares from another person and replace them with yours, hoping the price will drop enough to make up the difference. When the stock is already falling, shorting shares works well.
An "arbitrager" is the third type. Arbitragers trade one thing in order to obtain another. If you are interested in purchasing coffee beans, there are two options. You could either buy direct from the farmers or buy futures. Futures allow you to sell the coffee beans later at a fixed price. Although you are not required to use the coffee beans in any way, you have the option to sell them or keep them.
The idea behind all this is that you can buy things now without paying more than you would later. If you know that you'll need to buy something in future, it's better not to wait.
There are risks with all types of investing. One risk is the possibility that commodities prices may fall unexpectedly. Another possibility is that your investment's worth could fall over time. These risks can be reduced by diversifying your portfolio so that you have many types of investments.
Taxes should also be considered. It is important to calculate the tax that you will have to pay on any profits you make when you sell your investments.
Capital gains taxes should be considered if your investments are held for longer than one year. Capital gains taxes only apply to profits after an investment has been held for over 12 months.
If you don't anticipate holding your investments long-term, ordinary income may be available instead of capital gains. Ordinary income taxes apply to earnings you earn each year.
Investing in commodities can lead to a loss of money within the first few years. You can still make a profit as your portfolio grows.