Steve Brice, Special to Gulf News

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For investors, all-or-nothing plays can go all wrong

Any market dips would be the time to pursue portfolio diversifications

There are enough reasons why investors should not go all-in on any single stock or asset. Even then, these lessons are not being heeded by all.

Investors are getting too confident, that can’t be good

Many are tapping social media channels for their take on where to invest

Rising stock markets make for overconfident investors. That can turn bad all too soon.

A time to look beyond US stocks for your portfolio?

There’s nothing like diversity when it comes to putting in your money

US markets have been giving stellar returns, but investors will do well just to keep slicing and dicing the portfolio mix. It helps.

Here’s how investors should take the ETF approach

A range of investment options open up through ETFs – what suits you best?

Exchange-traded funds have been roping in more investors by the day, even with all that's happening in the markets. Investors should take a 190-degree approach when going with ETFs.

Investors should be thinking like they shop

In market downturns, there are some assets that are worth a closer look

The market has been giving off all sorts of negative vibes for various reasons. But that's no reason for investors to stay disengaged.

Trump resets world order – what should investors do?

Keep close track of where the dollar is heading, especially for non-US assets

The world order is changing before our eyes, and markets are aking its cues from them. Investors will do well to be well aware of the new rules of market engagement.

Should investors lower exposure to stocks in 2025?

While investors should pay heed to Trump cues, don’t get fixated by them

Gold should keep investors interested for a long time, but there are opportunities in the private credit market too.

Warren Buffett is holding a lot of cash - should you?

Investors will do well to consider gold, real estate to keep hedging risks

There will always be alternate ways to boost investment returns. what investors should not do is get stuck in 'analysis paralysis'.

Here’s how my son drew up an investment portfolio

With the young, getting started is as vital as meeting the goals on ideal returns

When starting an investment portfolio, part of it is making sure to get the mix right. But then, it's also about the journey itself.

Passive investing has its downside too

For one, there could be way too much concentration in any particular sector

Investing through ETFs have become quite a popular choice for legions of investors. But they must still instill some safeguards to how those funds are used.

Investors will always have to factor in emotion

It is impossible to take out emotional aspect even in the face of hard facts

The sharp global sell-off in global markets on August 5 had lots to do with emotional factors on the part of investors. It will be hard to cut it off in full.

Will investors and markets tune out US election noise?

November’s presidential election will inject volatility of sorts - but do ‘stay invested’

In the second-half of 2024, US markets can look forward to further easing of inflation, further improvements to corporate financials, and even some volatility from the November presidential election.

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