Most investors - even professionals - fail to beat the market. Can it be done? Perhaps. Here we'll explore how to beat the market using leverage and index investing. Can You Beat the Market? Yes and no. Technically, yes of course it's possible. Perhaps the most famous example is Warren Buffett. But you're not him. Moreover, for the most part, his investing style … [Read more...] about How To Beat the Market Using Leverage and Index Investing
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The 3 Best Inverse ETFs to Short the S&P 500 Index
Inverse ETFs allow investors to bet against, or "short" the market. Here we'll look at the best inverse ETFs to profit from stock market downturns. Prefer video? Watch it here. Introduction - Why Inverse ETFs? Inverse ETFs can be a market timer's best friend. They allow bears to short, or bet against, the market. That is, when stocks drop, the value of these … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Inverse ETFs to Short the S&P 500 Index
What Is a Leveraged ETF and How Do They Work?
Leveraged ETFs allow investors to increase exposure without additional capital outlays. Below we'll explore what leveraged ETFs are, how they work, and why you might want to use them. Prefer video? Watch it here. What Is a Leveraged ETF? A leveraged ETF, as the name suggests, is an ETF (exchange-traded fund) that allows investors to utilize leverage in their … [Read more...] about What Is a Leveraged ETF and How Do They Work?
The 9 Best Leveraged ETFs To Enhance Portfolio Exposure
Leveraged ETFs allow investors to enhance asset exposure without taking on a margin loan. Below we'll review the 9 best leveraged ETFs. In a hurry? Here's the list: TQQQ - ProShares UltraPro QQQQLD - ProShares Ultra QQQTECL - Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X SharesSSO - ProShares Ultra S&P 500UPRO - ProShares UltraPro S&P 500SPXU - ProShares UltraPro Short … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Leveraged ETFs To Enhance Portfolio Exposure
Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio Review, ETFs, & Leverage
The Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio is a simple, straightforward portfolio consisting of 4 equally-weighted assets. Here we'll look at its components, historical performance, and the best ETFs to use in its implementation. What is the Permanent Portfolio? The Permanent Portfolio is a simple 4-slice portfolio created by Harry Browne in the 1980's and presented … [Read more...] about Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio Review, ETFs, & Leverage
Golden Butterfly Portfolio Review and M1 Finance ETF Pie
The Golden Butterfly Portfolio is a medium-risk portfolio similar to Ray Dalio's All Weather Portfolio. Here we'll look at its components and the best ETF's to use in its construction. Prefer video? Watch it here. What is the Golden Butterfly Portfolio? The Golden Butterfly Portfolio is essentially a modified version of the Permanent Portfolio. It was … [Read more...] about Golden Butterfly Portfolio Review and M1 Finance ETF Pie
Riding the HEDGEFUNDIE Adventure (UPRO/TMF) on M1 Finance
Here we dive into the famous "Excellent Adventure" from Hedgefundie and how to implement it on M1 Finance. Prefer video? Watch it here. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: Hedgefundie is a member of the Bogleheads forum.Hedgefundie created a thread in February 2019 proposing a 3x leveraged ETF investing strategy based on risk parity using the S&P 500 index … [Read more...] about Riding the HEDGEFUNDIE Adventure (UPRO/TMF) on M1 Finance
Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio Review, ETF’s, & Leverage
After chatting with someone recently about the Hedgefundie adventure and rising interest rate environments, I decided to play around with applying leverage to the Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio. Here we'll look at the All Weather Portfolio's components, historical performance, and various leveraged strategies. What is the All Weather Portfolio and … [Read more...] about Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio Review, ETF’s, & Leverage