Investing can be a complex world. From traditional assets like stocks and bonds to “crazier” things like 130/30 tactics and managed futures, it’s a lot to take in. And juggling all of these complex pieces can give regular retail investors up at night. Perhaps more importantly, it might keep them underperforming in a big way. After all, it’s only getting harder the beat the market. Here’s Ben Carlson at the A Wealth of Common Sense Blog with more on why you may want to pick that index fund.
Bloomberg Ventured & Gained (Eric Balchunas): Simplicity. Here’s how to get it with one single ticker and own the whole world via an index.
Market Realist (Daniel Gamba): Want to go the DIY route? Here’s how to pick the best index fund or ETF for your portfolio.
SL Advisors Blog (Simon Lack): Or just stick to dividend stocks. There’s nothing wrong with that.
FT.com (Gregory Meyer): Commodities ETFs and Index funds are back! It’s like 2008 all over again!
DealBook (Sarah Max): If you are in the mood to buy an alternative assets, I’ve got a golf course with your name on it.
TechCrunch (Matt Burns): Speaking of beaten-down assets and stocks. Guess who is having one hell of a year? Blackberry (BBRY). Yes, that Blackberry.
USA Today (Adam Shell): It’s earnings season again! Get ready for a big dose of Seinfeld-styled nothing. Cartwright! Cartwright!
WSJ China In Real Time Blog (Staff): Meet your new neighbors. Chinese citizens and investors are the largest buyers of U.S. homes. Like $22 billion worth.
The Bleacher Report (Kyle Newport): That’s why I watch baseball — there’s no crying in baseball. Tears of unfathomable sadness at the World Cup.
