Comments on: Investing – A Look at the Numbers http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/ A personal finance blog dedicated to discussing such topics as budgeting, asset allocation, 401K, IRA, cash flow, insurance, financial planning, portfolio management, and other areas in personal finance. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:00:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: chrisatunited.com » Blog Archive » The Periodic Table of Investment Returns http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-16619 chrisatunited.com » Blog Archive » The Periodic Table of Investment Returns Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:14:12 +0000 http://allthingsfinancialblog.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/#comment-16619 [...] Regarding it, I agree with AllThingsFinancial, the blogger here. Judging by this, it would be foolish to try and time the market. Just move your money around. CN [...] [...] Regarding it, I agree with AllThingsFinancial, the blogger here. Judging by this, it would be foolish to try and time the market. Just move your money around. CN [...]

]]> By: Punny Money http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-2953 Punny Money Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:06:29 +0000 http://allthingsfinancialblog.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/#comment-2953 [...] JLP, the world famous writer of AllFinancialMatters, writes this week letting us know that index investing and frugality go hand-in-hand. He also talks about the The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns, a big and scary chart with a simple message about how easy investing really is. So, the best thing to do is use the volatility to your advantage by investing equal amounts in each class and rebalance them annually. Rebalancing annually keeps you disciplined and makes you sell “overpriced” classes and use the proceeds to buy “underpriced” classes. [...] [...] JLP, the world famous writer of AllFinancialMatters, writes this week letting us know that index investing and frugality go hand-in-hand. He also talks about the The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns, a big and scary chart with a simple message about how easy investing really is. So, the best thing to do is use the volatility to your advantage by investing equal amounts in each class and rebalance them annually. Rebalancing annually keeps you disciplined and makes you sell “overpriced” classes and use the proceeds to buy “underpriced” classes. [...]

]]> By: The Dividend Guy Blog » Blog Archive » Carnival of Personal Finance #44 http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-2946 The Dividend Guy Blog » Blog Archive » Carnival of Personal Finance #44 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:14:18 +0000 http://allthingsfinancialblog.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/#comment-2946 [...] I also liked AllFinancialMatter’s article on Investing - A Look at the Numbers. Timing the market does not work - being consistent and following a dedicated plan is what wins out in the end. Explore posts in the same categories: Heads Up [...] [...] I also liked AllFinancialMatter’s article on Investing – A Look at the Numbers. Timing the market does not work – being consistent and following a dedicated plan is what wins out in the end. Explore posts in the same categories: Heads Up [...]

]]> By: fivecentnickel.com http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-2933 fivecentnickel.com Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:10:42 +0000 http://allthingsfinancialblog.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/#comment-2933 <strong>Carnival of Personal Finance #44</strong> Good morning, and welcome to the 44th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. Coming on the heels of two somewhat ‘elitist’ Carnivals, I’ve decided to return the Carnival to it’s inclusive roots. If an on-topic post was sub... Carnival of Personal Finance #44

Good morning, and welcome to the 44th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. Coming on the heels of two somewhat ‘elitist’ Carnivals, I’ve decided to return the Carnival to it’s inclusive roots. If an on-topic post was sub…

]]> By: The Million Dollar Portfolio http://allfinancialmatters.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-2827 The Million Dollar Portfolio Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:20:05 +0000 http://allthingsfinancialblog.com/2006/04/11/investing-a-look-at-the-numbers/#comment-2827 An interesting idea, and certainly a good one for those who don't want to actively manage and educate themselves about investing and their personal portfolios. However, for those who do wish to take the time, I think Warren Buffett would disagree with you about diversifying into all of these different asset classes. There are plenty of fund managers who can disprove this theory. Take for example VGHCX, the Vanguard Health Care Fund, which has returns close to 20% for the past 20 years. Thanks for the information about the The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns, and your EXCEL spreadsheet as well. This is truly fascinating stuff. www.themilliondollarportfolio.com An interesting idea, and certainly a good one for those who don’t want to actively manage and educate themselves about investing and their personal portfolios.

However, for those who do wish to take the time, I think Warren Buffett would disagree with you about diversifying into all of these different asset classes. There are plenty of fund managers who can disprove this theory.

Take for example VGHCX, the Vanguard Health Care Fund, which has returns close to 20% for the past 20 years.

Thanks for the information about the The Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns, and your EXCEL spreadsheet as well. This is truly fascinating stuff.

http://www.themilliondollarportfolio.com

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