Questions tagged [asset-class]
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Is there a return-on-investment vs risk graph anywhere?
Is there anywhere a graph of "return-on-investment" vs "risk" for various different investments?
On this graph would appear several data points, like:
"Short-term deposit in dollars", 1% return-on-investment, 0% risk
"Index funds", 10%, 10%
...
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How to hedge against specific asset classes at low cost
I only do passive investment on index ETFs etc. I'm quite happy with that, but sometimes I want to hedge against specific asset classes in the mix.
For example, let's say I do want to keep buying emerging economy equity index ETF, but I'm very…
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Asset classes: Is a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) considered a bond?
When we think of asset classes, there are 2 types: stocks and bonds. Where does an investment like a GIC fit in? It is not a bond, nor is it a stock.
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Why values within a "Style Box" are discrete and not continuous?
Style Boxes map financial products on a two axes diagram, but instead of using continuous values for the axes, they use discrete values (small/medium/large, value/blend/growth, etc.).
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How is this useful? Why should $1 be able to shift a…
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Is it possible to manage my multiple accounts and my wife's multiple accounts as a single portfolio with TD Ameritrade?
Is it possible to manage my multiple accounts and my wife's multiple accounts as a single portfolio with TD Ameritrade's online tools? I would like to do easy asset allocation across all those accounts include a percentage breakdown of holdings and…
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Which asset classes have a "built-in" long-term growth logic?
My understanding is that stock markets are expected to generate returns above inflation in the long run because companies are paying out dividends and because investors demand compensation for accepting risk (see for example this beautiful answer on…
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What assets does the term "security" encompass?
From what I understand, the term “security,” as used in finance, refers to equities, debt instruments (such as bonds), and derivatives based on equities and debt. Does the term encompass other financial instruments like currency, commodities, and…
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Effect of different macro trends on different asset classes
Briefly if possible, what are the effects of the following macro environmental trends:
Above-average / high inflation
Deflation
On the following asset classes:
Non-dividend-paying Equities
Dividend-paying Equities
Bonds
Commodities
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What are the long term consequences to an investor of these US bank cash outflow?
I saw two news
$910 billion in deposit flight from banks in one year
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one week 98 billion out from bank
My main question is how long term investor protects from any harm that may be building up, other questions are
Is this money leaving OUT of…
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