Category: Investing

If you’re not speculating, you’re investing—which is a more disciplined, long-term approach to growing wealth. The difference comes down to risk, time horizon, and strategy: Your dad’s warning was likely about avoiding emotional, short-term decisions that could lead to big losses. A wise investor focuses on patience, diversification, and long-term value, rather than chasing risky…

The average wrap-around fee for a dedicated stock broker typically ranges from about 1% to 3% of the assets under management (AUM) annually. These fees are comprehensive, covering most of the administrative, management, and operational costs associated with an investment account. The actual percentage can vary based on several factors, including the amount of assets…

Denton: Assuming an investment portfolio well-diversified in stocks and bonds, with the initial investment of $1,000,000, compare the savings of a .3% wrap-around fee vs. a 3% wrap-around fee. ChatGPT 4o: To compare the impact of a 0.3% wrap-around fee versus a 3% wrap-around fee on an investment portfolio, let’s break down the potential effects…

You Pretend I invested $10,000 in the stock market and $10,000 in real estate in 1990. What would each investment be worth today?ChatGPT ChatGPT To estimate the value of your investments in the stock market and real estate from 1990 to today, we’ll need to consider the average annual returns for each sector over that…

You Assume that I invested $10,000 in two mutual funds, one with a .17% expense ratio and one with a 1% expense ratio. Assuming annual growth of 8%, what would each fund be worth in 20 years?ChatGPT ChatGPT To calculate the future value of your investments in the two mutual funds, considering their different expense…

You Pretend I invested $10,000 in an annuity in 1990 and $10,000 in the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund in the same year. What would each investment be worth today?ChatGPT ChatGPT To estimate the current value of the investments in an annuity and the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund made in 1990, we need to…

UserShould money market funds be used as long-term investments?ChatGPTMoney market funds are generally not recommended for long-term investments due to their primary characteristics and investment objectives. Here are several points to consider when evaluating the suitability of money market funds for long-term investment purposes: Primary Objective and Yield: Money market funds are designed to provide…

Introduction John Clifton “Jack” Bogle, the founder of The Vanguard Group and a champion of the individual investor, has left an indelible mark on the brokerage industry through his advocacy for low-cost investing and the introduction of the first index mutual fund for individual investors. This essay explores Bogle’s pioneering contributions to the brokerage industry,…