Category Archives: Investing Basics

Should You Mimic the Top Money Managers?

When you think of top investors or money managers, names such as Warren Buffett, Bruce Berkowitz, Andy Stephens, or Christopher Davis come to mind. But are they really the best? They certainly are extremely successful, experienced, and intelligent managers; otherwise, they would not have reached the top of their field. Recently, Morningstar, a leading provider [...]

Investing 101: The Most Important Lessons about Investing

If you are a beginning investor, it can be very confusing to listen to others who give you advice on how to invest your hard-earned money. The best thing that you can do is ignore most of the advice and educate yourself following the strategies of investors who successfully built wealth over long periods of [...]

Due Diligence is YOUR Job

Due diligence can mean different things to different people. But, as an investor, it is your job and responsibility to do it. Otherwise, it can be very costly. Don’t count on anyone to do it for you. Some think that reading annual reports, proxy statements, and other documents filed with the SEC is due diligence. [...]