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Is there any way to avoid risk when investing? How can you minimize the risk from your investments? In The Most Important Thing, Howard Marks contends that risk is an unavoidable aspect of investing. However, he does have recommendations for controlling risk by practicing defensive investing. Let’s look at Marks’s conception of risk and how to mitigate it while investing.
What’s behind Yellow Corp’s bankruptcy? What does the future hold for those left in its wake? In early August, Yellow Corporation filed for bankruptcy, putting 30,000 workers out of a job. Potential impacts of Yellow’s shuttering include loss of contractual protections for the company’s union workers, the strengthening or weakening of labor unions, and taxpayer financial losses. Continue reading for a background on Yellow Corp and the events leading to its bankruptcy.
What’s a contrarian investing strategy? Why do smart investors do the opposite of what other investors are doing? Contrarian investing involves going against market trends to receive above-market returns. This means that when other investors are selling, you should be buying, and vice-versa. Discover more about contrarian investing, and why you should consider this methodology.
What’s risk in investing? What are the signs of a risky market? According to The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, any approach to investing requires an understanding of risk. He defines risk as the probability that you’ll lose money because that’s investors’ greatest concern. Take a look at the concept of risk in investing, and how to spot a market with high risk.
What’s emotional investing? What type of emotions will prevent you from making good investments? When investing in the stock market, emotions of all kinds could stir you up. Howard Marks’s book The Most Important Thing contends that three key emotions (greed, fear, and the desire to conform) affect investors’ decisions and cut into potential profits. Check out how emotional investing could make or break your career as an investor.
What’s The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner about? Do you want to get rich off managing real estate properties? In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner covers each stage of the rental property investment process. Additionally, he explores overarching strategies that’ll help new investors think professionally about their portfolios. Read below for a brief overview of The Book on Rental Property Investing.
What is a market cycle? What determines intrinsic value? According to The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, one reason why securities’ prices can diverge from their intrinsic value is that investing markets undergo cycles. These are pricing fluctuations often driven by factors beyond the business fundamentals that determine intrinsic value. Below we’ll examine the origins of market cycles, their implications, and how investors can exploit them for their own gain.
How does real estate investing work? What are the basic things you should know about investing in real estate? In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner addresses the basic principles you’ll need to know before entering the field of real estate. Particularly, you’ll need to know more about the financial approaches, benefits, and risks involved. Below we’ll break down what new investors should know about the business.
What are the essential roles in a real estate team? What’s the purpose of a real estate team? One of the first things to do when purchasing your first rental property is to surround yourself with the right people. In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner argues that the real estate team you choose lends consistency, integrity, and professionalism to your enterprise. We’ll cover the real estate team roles and their contribution(s) to your team.
What are the different rental property types to choose from? How valuable are each of these property types? Investors should consider what type of property they’re interested in renting. Each has advantages and disadvantages: The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner suggests considering things like maintenance needs, financing options, and competition when choosing what’s right for you. Below we dive into the various rental property types and what they bring to the table.