Why Consider International Investing?
During the 1990s, the U.S. stock market
significantly outperformed international stock markets. Never
a particularly large percentage of U.S. investment portfolios,
international investments drew even less attention during that
time. Due to the significant volatility in the U.S. stock market
over the past several years, is now the time to take another look
at international investments? Before deciding, consider the answers
to these questions on the subject
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Steps for Global Investing
If you want to invest in international investments,
consider a systematic approach that includes deciding what percentage of your portfolio to allocate to international investments, determining whether you want to invest based on countries or companies, getting familiar with the available investment options, understanding the risks involved in international investing, reviewing specific investments, and monitoring those investments.
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Resolving Financial Issues before Marriage
Personal financial topics are often some
of the most difficult topics for people to discuss. But since
financial issues often cause significant problems in marriages,
you should try to reach agreement on your finances before your
wedding. Some items to consider include...
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Why Do Bond Prices Fluctuate?
If you hold a bond to maturity, you will
receive the full principal amount. However, if you want to sell
before maturity, your bond will probably sell at a premium or
discount to that amount. Why do bond prices fluctuate? There are
two primary reasons - credit rating changes and interest rate changes.
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Gift Carefully
With the high divorce rate in this country,
you might have concerns about making large gifts to a married
child. It's one thing to worry about your child using the money
wisely. It's an entirely different worry to think your ex-son-
or ex-daughter-in-law might leave the marriage with your money.
Some ways to ensure the money stays in the family include...
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David K. Sebastian, CFP®, and his team of experts at The Physicians Wealth Management Group specialize in working with individual physicians and group medical practices. David is considered to be one of the top financial advisors in the country with more than twenty five years of Wall Street experience as a chief investment officer, portfolio manager, institutional bond trader, and estate planning, benefits planning and retirement consultant.
Commitment to his clients’ financial needs and well being is a primary motivation for David.
The Physicians Wealth Management Group was specifically created to address and manage all of the unique financial challenges that doctors are facing both individually and through their group medical practices.
Feel free to contact me at www.physicianswealth.com or dsebastian@sfr1.com or call me at (973) 285-3600
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