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Don’t Bother Trying to Pick Stocks

Dimensional research shows that managers usually fall short when they try to outguess market prices. That’s good news for investors. If markets do a good job of pricing securities, you should expect managers who focus on finding pricing “mistakes” to ...
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The Randomness of Global Equity Returns

Investment opportunities exist all around the globe. Across more than 40 countries, there are over 15,000 publicly traded companies.[1] If you listen to the news, however, some countries may seem like better places to invest than others based on how ...
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What is a Qualified Dividend?

Dejan Ilijevski contributed to this US News and World Report article on dividends ...
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The Uncommon Average

“I have found that the importance of having an investment philosophy—one that is robust and that you can stick with— cannot be overstated.” —David Booth The US stock market has delivered an average annual return of around 10% since 1926.[1] ...
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The Financial Media Is Detrimental To Your Returns

Dejan Ilijevski's article on the financial news media was published in Advisor Perspectives. Learn the difference between entertainment and sound advice ...
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Fees and Gimmicks Are Squandering Your Returns

Read Dejan Ilijevski's article in Advisor Perspectives. It explains how noise and nonsense in the financial industry confuses, scares, and nudges investors into making the wrong decisions. Learn how to improve your odds of success instead ...
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Quarterly Market Review: 2019 Q1

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The Index Bogeyman

Over the last several years, index funds have received increased attention from investors and the financial media. Some have even made claims that the increased usage of index funds may be distorting market prices. For many, this argument hinges on ...
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What to Do With Your 401k Right Now?

Sabela Capital Markets was quoted in this GoBankingRates slide show article, "What to Do With Your 401k Right Now?". “Choose funds with the lowest expense ratios,” said Dejan Ilijevski, president of Sabela Capital Markets. “The funds with the lowest costs ...
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As a foreigner in Canada, can I start day trading US stocks?

QUESTION: I am a student in Canada and I came here in December 2017. I've had a lot of interest in day trading, and in few months I will be finished with my studies and I will have a valid ...
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Perspective on Premiums

Investors may be tempted to extrapolate recent returns into the future, which can lead them to abandon their investment philosophy at potentially inopportune times. While negative outcomes are disappointing, investors should view them with the proper perspective and stay the ...
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Active Fund Managers Struggle To Compete With Passive Indexes

Yet more evidence that active managers lag passive investing. Confirmation that active managers don't have skill even during volatile markets is particularly damning. Although it's nothing new or surprising.


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Is it normal for my broker to make over 50 trades in one year for one of my IRAs?

QUESTION: I don't know much about investing so I hired a broker with a well-known brand name. When looking at my account, I notice she sells and buys a lot every year. For instance, between March 2018 and March 2019, ...
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Are dividend-paying stocks superior to regular stocks?

QUESTION: I want to invest for my retirement 10 years away. Are dividend-paying stocks superior to regular stocks for long-term investments? Dividend paying stocks are neither superior nor inferior for long-term investing. There are time periods when dividend paying stocks ...
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How Do I Start Investing with less than $10k?

QUESTION: I want to get started investing, but the issue I am facing is my financial inability to pay a portfolio manager to start investing. I don't have the minimum capital required by an investment bank. Is there a possible ...
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Get Perspective

When the market tanks, it's easy to panic and "flee to safety." Don't do it. In fact, do nothing.


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Getting to the Point of a Point

A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for “Dow drops 500 points.” These types of headlines may make little sense to some investors, given ...
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Morgan Stanley strategist says to get out of stocks — here’s why you should stay in

Sabela Capital Markets was quoted in this Bankrate article about market timing, "Morgan Stanley strategist says to get out of stocks — here’s why you should stay in". Morgan Stanley has recently cautioned investors to get out of stocks. Should ...
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All expressions of opinion are subject to change. Posts and articles are distributed for informational purposes, and are not to be construed as offers, solicitation, recommendations, or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. Investors should talk to their investment advisor prior to making any investment decision.

There is no guarantee investment strategies will be successful. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. There is always the risk that an investor may lose money. A long-term investment approach cannot guarantee a profit. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of market loss. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.