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  An Investor's Guide to Understanding ETF's If you've paid any attention to the stock market lately, you'll notice the ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds) are everywhere. But do you really understand what they are? And more importantly, how they work? For a better explanation of these powerful tools, you should read a posting called "Here's the Keys to a Hybrid That Could Take You Further" ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2016/11/heres-keys-to-hybrid-that-could-take.html ), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspective.com ). He addresses these assets on his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "ETF's are some of the best tools to become available to investors in quite a long time." he began. "It really doesn't matter which type of investor you identify as, chances are there's an ETF which can fit comfortably within your strategic objectives....

  A Nonconformists' Manifesto for All Like-Minded Investors Is there a rebellious spirit lurking beneath your finely tailored corporate wardrobe, begging to be set free? If so, then you should definitely read an article specifically designed for all buttoned down rebels, called "Formal Nonconformity"  ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2020/06/formal-nonconformity.html ). This inspiring post is written by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspective.com ), on his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "Looking back, I suppose I've always tended to dance to the beat of my own drum." he began. "This makeup made it a bit challenging when starting out on Wall Street, since I was the type to often ask "Why?" when others simply went along with what they were told to do." he explained. "It didn't take long for me to realize that the structure itself wasn't...

Using the Principles of Causality to Increase Your Portfolio's Value Have you ever heard of "Causality Investing"? If not, you might want to familiarize yourself with this investing style by reading "The Chain Game"  ( http://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2017/07/the-chain-game.html ), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspective.com ), and pioneer of this discipline, on his How To Invest blog ( ww w .howtoinvestblog.net ). "I settled on the term causality, because it best describes the sequences of the system." he opened. "All investing relies on causes and effects to some degree, but this style delves a bit deeper than the customary profit or loss dynamics which are inherent within traditional investing." he added. "I suppose it could be viewed as a form of investing calculus, but titles with mathematics in their names are often considered intimidating to your average reader, ...

  How to Use a Resource We are All Too Familiar with to Grow Your Portfolio What if I told you that there was a resource which could increase the value of your investments, and it probably stares you in the face on a regular basis? Would you be interested in attaining this knowledge? If so, then perhaps you should read a posting called "Psst. Want a Hot Stock Tip?"   ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2016/11/psst-want-hot-stock-tip-talk-to-your.html ), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective  ( www.theplanningperspective.com ) from his How To Invest blog  ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "This is a resource which I stumbled upon by happenstance many years ago, but has proven to be surprisingly consistent in its ability to predict future trends." he opened. "Recently, advertisers  on social media platforms have sought to monetize this asset by targeting so-called Influencers, but there's still opportunities to be had on t...

  Using the Techniques of One of Nature's Most Reviled Creatures to Increase the Value of Your Portfolio Would you like insights into an investment strategy that can deliver large payouts in very short amounts of time? If so, then you should read a posting called "Scavenger Hunt" (https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2020/01/scavenger-hunt.html), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective  (www.theplanningperspective.com) from his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "Although quite aggressive, if properly implemented this technique can prove to be handsomely rewarding." he began. "Being both a designer and student of investment strategies in general, I've always taken a bit of a shine towards this one. Primarily because of the psychological aspects of human nature which it entails." he added. "But it's certainly not for the faint of heart." Mr. Rhodes describes the foundations of th...

  Pending Challenges to Conglomeration Could Dismantle Long-Used Strategy Which Fuels Most of 401(k) Growth Could one of the most successful strategies behind the growth of your retirement plan soon become obsolete? And is so, what exactly will replace it? These intriguing queries are addressed in a new posting called "The Potpourri Paradox"  ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2021/01/the-potpourri-paradox.html ) by Anthony Rhodes, on his popular How To Invest blog ( ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ) . Mr. Rhodes is the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective   ( www.theplanningperspective.com ). "As far as investment strategies go, I can't think of any which has had more of a direct impact on capital appreciation than this one." he began. "Diversification is the single most important resource in an investors' toolbox, and while the post covers possible alterations on the micro level, it still could have a definitive effect on portfolio grow...

  Expectations and Warnings About the Present Technological Revolution Clearly, we are in the midst of a new technological revolution. But what are the best ways for investors to profit off of it? The answer to this question can be found in an intriguing post called "Eden Anew" (  http://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2019/10/eden-anew.html ) by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective   (www.theplanningperspective.com), which is a posting on his popular How To Invest blog (www.howtoinvestblog.net). "These are shaping up to be exciting times for mankind, in general, and investors, more specifically." he began. "New technological advances are taking place seemingly on a daily basis, which promises to usher in a brave new world of nearly limitless possibilities." he added. "The primary question is, however, will our growth as a species keep pace with that of our technologies?" he surmised. "The way in which we a...

  Identifying How Market Strategies Translate to Everyday Usage We all know that the stock market provides us with opportunities to build wealth, but did you know that it could provide us with other advantages, as well? Some, in fact, which may ultimately prove to be more important than the appreciation of our capital? This view is expressed by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspective.com ) , in a posting on his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ) called "It's Not Just About The Money" ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2017/02/its-not-just-about-money.html ). "For the observant, the stock market has multiple dimensions." he began. "Each of which that can provide us with lessons which goes far beyond the growth of our money." he added. "The ways in which you approach it will determine whether you are able to recognize them or not, but they do exist." he explain...

  Identifying Money Trap Stocks and Their Psychological Tools of Deception Is there a method for detecting stocks that are more likely to move sideways upon their purchase? Or, worse yet, head downward shortly thereafter? If you'd like to discover some techniques which will help you in finding the answer, then you should read "Fools's Gold" ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2020/04/fools-gold.html ), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspecvtive.com ), on his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "We'd all like to find that perfect stock which immediately moves upward initially after our purchase, and this desire opens us up to 'money trap' stocks which can do the exact opposite." he began. "These stocks appear to us as great opportunities, but upon closer examination, are actually some of the worst places to put our money." he added. "Their low price...