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Five 'mind tricks' investors can use to fine tune their portfolios
A very large part of investing is psychological: fighting fear, fighting greed, doing nothing when everyone else is transacting, accepting your shortcomings and admitting mistakes, it all comes with the territory of the markets. Over the years, ...
Five fearless predictions for 2020, from a surge into stocks to a Canadian bank comeback
It is year end, and that means predictions. Usually I don’t like predictions, because, of course, no one can predict the markets. In 2018, my predictions were well off , emphasizing how difficult the exercise can be. But for 2019, I have to ...
PETER HODSON: Five ways investing differs from gambling, despite what my son tells his friends
I was talking to my 14-year-old son the other day, and he confessed to me that he tells his friends that my job is “professional gambler.” I was aghast, of course, and went on to explain to him that investing is dramatically different ...
Five reasons why selling big winners can be a big mistake for investors
Here are five solid reasons why you should not sell your big winners, and should perhaps instead let them ride to enjoy more giant gains. You’re welcome. A higher market cap is positive for many reasons Let’s look at a few reasons ...