Building a portfolio for the long term
If you are looking to create a financially secure retirement as well as leave wealth to the next generation, you will need to look at investing from a long-term perspective. This means not overreacting to volatility in the market. Your investment decisions should be thoroughly researched, based on data, with unemotional and rational judgment. Accomplishing this will require that you ask yourself certain questions.
What are your investment goals?
In order to develop a comprehensive investment strategy, you will have to first determine what your objectives are for investing. Are you looking to be able to fully retire and stop working once you hit retirement age? Perhaps you plan to work part-time during retirement which means you may not need quite as much capital to sustain yourself during your golden years.
You may even be looking to leave your heirs with a sizable inheritance that will take care of them for the rest of their lives. This will need to be factored into the investment decisions you make today.
What is your tolerance for risk?
Some assets have the potential for higher returns which can be attractive to many investors. However, with higher returns usually comes more risk of possible large losses that you should be aware of.
Those who are younger may be more willing to take on risk since they know they can likely continue working to earn money for many years to come. Older individuals who are closer to retirement may have less appetite for risk.
Paramount Wealth professionals will take our time to truly understand what level of risk is right for you.
What is an appropriate asset allocation for you?
Which asset classes, market positions, and amount of capital for each position will depend on your investment goals and your risk tolerance level. Our financial professionals help you determine the asset allocation strategy to give you the balance to fit your financial objectives and current financial circumstances.
When was the last time you reviewed your portfolio?
The economic environment is constantly changing which means that in order to stay on course with your financial objectives you will need to rebalance your portfolio regularly. This entails taking a look at how much capital you have allocated to each asset and determining if it still
stays consistent with your risk tolerance. Additionally, your financial goals and tolerance for risk can also change with time and your portfolio should be rebalanced to reflect this.
It is a good idea to obtain the advice of professionals to help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of investment options. Our team can help you analyze any investment opportunity that you are looking into. We can also help you develop a comprehensive investment strategy that fits your financial objectives with a long-term orientation.
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