The years between 2000 and 2010 have been challenging for investors, to say the least. Some investment professionals have dubbed it "the lost decade" because many investors have less in their portfolios in 2010 than in 2000.
Our experience has shown investors do not like watching their portfolios decline twenty, thirty, forty or more percent only to have their investment advisors tell them to 'ride it out'. While buy and hold strategies can be successful over a long period of time, along the way there can be many ups and downs in the market. And, should you want to retire or have any major expenses during a market downturn, your financial situation can be greatly compromised. Many of our clients have told us they were looking for active money management because the buy and hold methods they were advised to follow were not responsive enough to their need or did not protect their investments.
Below are resources you may find helpful in assessing your investment needs.
Buy & Hold Investment Strategy
Let's Bury the Myth of Averages
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