I am a passive investor who is a big believer in letting money work while we focus on getting more out of our lives (both personal and work). Therefore I think the time has come to write what characteristics to keep in mind when we have to choose the right ETF, with hundreds of ETFs […]
Category: Investing
Understanding Brokerage Fees: Navigating the Costs of Investing
In the intricate world of finance and investment, every decision can either propel your financial growth or hinder it. Among the myriad factors that contribute to your investment success, one that often remains in the shadows yet wields significant power is brokerage fees. These fees, charged by brokers for various services, have the potential to […]
Lump Sum or Dollar Cost Averaging?
Investors are often faced with the question of whether to invest a large sum of money at once (Lump Sum) or to spread it out over time (Dollar Cost Averaging). This is called dollar-cost averaging (DCA), and it is a popular topic in the personal finance world. The question is whether DCA is a better […]
Startup Investing: Risks, returns and growth phases
Startup investing is not for everyone. In a previous article I talked about Crowdfunding. The article looked from the side of the investor, but not that of the company applying for crowdfunding. These are usually startups and today we will look at the various stages and investors associated with them. Phase 1: Bootstrap and Pre-seed […]
Emerging Countries Bonds: Yield, Risks and Alternatives
Bonds are always important in our investment strategy. Emerging country bonds are financial instruments issued by countries that are considered to be economically developing. Emerging Countries are nations that are undergoing economic development and are trying to reach the level of developed Countries in terms of infrastructure, industries and living standards of the population. These […]
Crowdfunding and Crowdlending: What are the Differences
In recent years, crowdfunding and crowdlending have become increasingly popular as traditional investment alternatives. Both of these forms of collaborative financing allow investors to finance projects or businesses, but there are significant differences between the two options. In particular, crowdlending, also known as lending-based crowdfunding, offers in my opinion unique advantages over traditional crowdfunding. What […]
Anti-inflation investing: How to protect your portfolio from loss of purchasing power
Inflation is a concern for many investors, as it can erode the purchasing power of their money over time. However, there are several investment strategies that can help protect your portfolio from inflation. In this article, we’ll explore anti-inflation investing, especially ETFs, as a potential way to protect your portfolio. What is inflation and why […]
Investing in gold
Investing in gold has been a popular strategy for centuries, and for good reason. Gold has been a reliable store of value for thousands of years. It is widely recognized as a safe haven asset that can protect investors from economic uncertainty and inflation. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of […]
Foolish ETFs
I’ve always praised ETFs to you as something unsurpassed and really cool. Well there are Foolish ETFs to prove me wrong. ETFs are brilliant tools for the long run: low costs, diversification and simplicity. Unfortunately, there are ETFs that you shouldn’t invest in. Now I’ll tell you which ones. All the following categories are not […]
Factor Investing
Factor investing is based on finding a specific attribute shared by a group of assets that has historically had a significant impact on investment performance. Today we will see why we shouldn’t give them too much consideration. Over the past 50 years, numerous academic works have sought to identify factors to overperform the market. In […]