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Understanding Your Asset Allocation

Understanding how asset allocation can lead to a balanced portfolio Asset allocation is the composition of different asset classes within a given portfolio. Traditionally, the four main asset classes to construct your allocation are stocks, bonds, cash and real estate. A good investor should have a solid grasp of what their asset allocation should be.

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5 Investment Rules for New Investors

Our principles of investing provide insight into our core beliefs. When it comes to investing, Hedgehog believes in keeping concepts simple. While there are many different rules and strategies for different investors, we have boiled down five of the most important investment rules. Investment Rule #1: Get in the Market! Since 1929, the S&P 500.

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What is the Average Stock Market Return?

I mean, this seems like a simple question, but there can be many different answers. Are we talking about an index or a single stock? During what time frame? Large cap or small cap? Let’s assume the purpose of this question is to give you a better understanding of the returns you can expect from.

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How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

You’ve worked hard, saved wisely and now it’s time to invest your cash. Handing your hard-earned dollars to a financial advisor seems like the next step, but how much does a financial advisor cost? The total price tag may surprise you. Current Economic Indicators Speaking for the Market Factors that Go Into Financial Advisor Fees.