There are many differences between ETF’s and mutual funds. In their purest form, they are both baskets of stocks. But the similarities seem to fade quickly beyond that. We will cover the difference between exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, when it comes to the following areas: Structure Placing Orders Visibility Costs to Own Potential tax… [Read More] Differences Between Mutual Funds and ETF’s
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Questions to Ask Before Working With a Financial Advisor
There needs to be a discovery period between advisor and prospective client. It should be conducted almost as an interview. Both advisor and prospective client NEED to find out if the relationship will be a good match. Each situation will be different, but here are a few essential questions every prospective client should ask their… [Read More] Questions to Ask Before Working With a Financial Advisor
5% is the new 20%
Down on the NJ Shore, we’ve recently learned a new saying, “Thursday is the new Friday.” That’s because we see the traffic backed up in each direction all along Route 35 in Monmouth County now on Thursdays in summer. This used to happen just on Friday afternoons in summer. So, Thursday has become the new… [Read More] 5% is the new 20%
Go Where Nobody Else Will
When trying to identify competitive advantages in life, we often look at the issue straight on. For example, we could outsmart our peers, be more creative than them, have better information, or just get luckier. All are possible, but may not be feasible or within our control. A different way to approach the issue is… [Read More] Go Where Nobody Else Will
Don’t Think, It May Only Hurt Your Performance
One of my favorite scenes from the movie “Bull Durham” happens right in the first few minutes. After knocking out the prized bonus-baby pitcher with a punch, Crash (Kevin Costner) says, “I’m Crash Davis, your new catcher. And you just got lesson number one: don’t think. It can only hurt the ball club.” Learning the… [Read More] Don’t Think, It May Only Hurt Your Performance
Fiduciary Rule Has Led to an Awakening
The fiduciary rule is partially in place as of June 9th. The most important thing this rule has done for the investing world is it has woken the public up to how important it is to work with a fiduciary adviser. What does being a fiduciary even mean? Well it means that you have to… [Read More] Fiduciary Rule Has Led to an Awakening