Investing

The recent volatility in the public markets has many investors reeling. If you’ve spoken with your financial advisor recently, you’ve likely heard something along the lines of “a long-term disciplined approach to investing with a well-diversified portfolio is the best strategy for financial success”. It’s also probable that your advisor has suggested an investment portfolio consisting almost entirely of mutual funds. Some funds will invest primarily in a myriad of stocks, while others will expose you to fixed income securities such as bonds and CDs. Based on your investing time horizon and risk you’ll receive a recommended “target asset mix”. This mix is usually illustrated as a pie chart that provides what your advisor believes is an appropriate mix of equities, fixed income securities, and cash. By purchasing multiple investments that correspond to each sliver of the pie, you’re considered by many to have a well-diversified portfolio. In other words, you’re ascribing to the age-old adage of not having all your eggs in one basket.