Comments on: Asset Allocation: Why Investors Should Diversify Beyond Stocks

By: Dr. Jeremy Siegel

Dr. Jeremy Siegel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:53:41 +0000

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By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:26:49 +0000

Thank you Alex Green for that nugget of wisdom. I have taken that advise in the past and it has served me well and kept me humble. I always ask myself “What if I’m wrong?” and I decide on a sell price if I am wrong. It’s up to the buyer to stick to his or her discipline and sell if a stock moves against them. I am a better investor for having taken that action. Thanks again.

By: Boris Bachynski

Boris Bachynski — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:32:12 +0000

In addition to bonds, what about preferred shares ?

By: Otakar Spacek

Otakar Spacek — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:16:07 +0000

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Asset Allocation | BondsArea.Com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:03:47 +0000

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By: Derek Blair

Derek Blair — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:22:51 +0000

As always, the priceless insight from you, and also typical of Porter.

I am NOT wrong (to paraphrase someone whom I read moments ago).