Death of the 60/40 Portfolio Allocation?
The other week we talked about the necessity for an Investor to have the right mindset for investing. As in life, we experience disappointments and failures, but it is how we respond (and learn) from these experiences determine our ultimate growth and successes. “Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn”. Next in the series will be the discussion on having the right mix of asset allocation and diversification in our portfolio to achieve a solid return while minimizing the risks of loss. Lately, many articles are talking about the death of the 60/40 portfolio, a construct of 60% equities and 40% ...
Do you have the Right Mindset for Investing in Alternative Assets?
Last week, I began the CalTier series with “Are Alternative Assets right for your portfolio?” with the premise that the average investor misunderstands alternatives. Rightly or wrongly, they may be hesitant because of potential risks, illiquidity, or lack of access or understanding. This week’s article will address a more basic fundamental, yet perhaps the biggest challenge for both the investor and the Advisor, which is the mindset. In my 30+ years of working with investors, I have learned that most, if not all, investment decisions are made emotionally, not logically. Early on, I remember presenting the new Merrill ...
Are Alternative Assets Right for Your Portfolio?
Alternative investments have been steadily growing in popularity over the last several years due to technology and changes in the regulation of securities. The term “alternative assets” can be used to describe the broad range of vehicles available that are designed primarily to mitigate risk and manage volatility. Until recently, they have been considered investment tools for the ultra-wealthy and included such asset classes as private equity and debt, real estate, precious metals, and more. Today, the everyday investor can now invest in many forms of real estate, startups, cryptocurrency, and hundreds of new asset classes. The average investor ...
