Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

Tag: bonds

  • From the Roman Empire to Today: How the U.S. Became the World’s Economic Leader

    From the Roman Empire to Today: How the U.S. Became the World’s Economic Leader

    For the past 20 years that I have been investing in the stock market, I’ve learned from numerous finance books and blogs that the best way to grow and preserve capital is to diversify across different types of securities (bonds, stocks, cash, etc.) and, within the equity portion of the portfolio, to diversify globally. Forget…

  • Stock VS Bonds, The Best Asset Allocation For You

    Stock VS Bonds, The Best Asset Allocation For You

    How much should you have in Bonds Vs Stocks? When it comes to asset allocation between stocks and bonds, nearly every money management book I have read suggests that a person should have a higher percentage of bonds in their portfolio as they grow older, using age as the primary determining factor. The Bond Vs.…

  • Now (and always) is the worse time to invest in bonds

    Now (and always) is the worse time to invest in bonds

    Anytime anyone consults a financial adviser, two things typically occur: We’ve discussed point #1 in previous posts. Financial advisers invariably promote funds with high expense fees because they receive kickbacks known as trailer fees, which constitute a significant portion of their income. However, it’s important to note that these trailer fees come out of your…