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2 posted on 09/07/2014 12:52:31 PM PDT by expat_panama

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This WSJ piece [hat tip to abb] did a nice job of reviewing the nuts'n'bolts of keeping a portfolio balanced. Not sure what the copyright limits are w/ WSJ online articles is, so I'm posting a link plus excerpt hoping it's OK.

Why You Should Keep Your Portfolio Balanced
Want to become a better investor? I'd focus on a single concept: rebalancing.
By itself, rebalancing is remarkably simple. You set target percentages for every investment you own, such as committing to keep 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. Thereafter, you occasionally buy and sell to bring your investment mix back into line with these targets.
That might not sound like anything special. But by putting rebalancing at the core of your investment strategy, you enjoy three benefits.
1. You're compelled to plan...

Note to Admin --please pull this post if we got problems /w the WSJ on more than a link and I'll just repost using link only. tx!

4 posted on 09/07/2014 1:02:46 PM PDT by expat_panama

To: expat_panama; 1010RD; Wyatt's Torch; Lurkina.n.Learnin; PhilCollins

Grrrrrrrr.........it's never enough for those damn socialists!!!!

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/6/sen-sanders-calls-wealth-tax-afl-cio-convention/

Phil, Super Freeper Expat_Panama (originally from our neck of the woods) did a very interesting analysis of voting record vs. economic outcome.

21 posted on 09/07/2014 6:10:23 PM PDT by Chgogal (Obama "hung the SEALs out to dry, basically exposed them like a set of dog balls..." CMH)

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