Comments on: Nine Lessons Relearned from the Financial Meltdown http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/ Helping you invest and prosper Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:36:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: In case you missed it | MoneySense http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-206664 In case you missed it | MoneySense Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:40:44 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-206664 [...] its anniversary there’s been no shortage of experts summing up the lessons learned. I think these nine from the Canadian Capitalist blog are the most useful for the average [...] [...] its anniversary there’s been no shortage of experts summing up the lessons learned. I think these nine from the Canadian Capitalist blog are the most useful for the average [...]

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]]> By: High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More « Real Estate Investment http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-201242 High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More « Real Estate Investment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:08:58 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-201242 [...] Canadian Capitalist lists 9 lessons relearned from the financial meltdown. [...] [...] Canadian Capitalist lists 9 lessons relearned from the financial meltdown. [...]

]]> By: Michael - The Fat Loss Authority http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200852 Michael - The Fat Loss Authority Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:53:22 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200852 I can't believe how many of my friends invest in company stock and think that counts for proper financial planning? What also scares me is most of these companies are hiring "financial advisors" to help employees purchase more stock options and "plan for the future"? Can you say, eggs in one basket? So sad. Mike I can’t believe how many of my friends invest in company stock and think that counts for proper financial planning? What also scares me is most of these companies are hiring “financial advisors” to help employees purchase more stock options and “plan for the future”?

Can you say, eggs in one basket? So sad.

Mike

]]> By: High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More | Million Dollar Journey http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200844 High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More | Million Dollar Journey Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:32:48 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200844 [...] Canadian Capitalist lists 9 lessons relearned from the financial meltdown. [...] [...] Canadian Capitalist lists 9 lessons relearned from the financial meltdown. [...]

]]> By: Pacific http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200805 Pacific Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:31:31 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200805 One thing that is neglected in the mainstream media, when they quote "the markets have gone up xx% since March 12-09" is the total dismay, ugly outlook, and the possibility of financial meltdown that was prevelent around that time. It DID look extremely gloomy at that time, and yes, it COULD have gone that way. One thing that is neglected in the mainstream media, when they quote “the markets have gone up xx% since March 12-09″ is the total dismay, ugly outlook, and the possibility of financial meltdown that was prevelent around that time. It DID look extremely gloomy at that time, and yes, it COULD have gone that way.

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]]> By: Mark Wolfinger http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200647 Mark Wolfinger Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:42:01 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200647 Larry: Asset allocation doesn't work as well as it did in the past. Sure bonds held up this time, but what other assets did as well as bonds? IMHO there are better methods to insure the value of a portfolio. Most people accept the fact that you cannot time the markets. But why do they all believe that you will know which other assets to hold along with stocks? To: TMWallet. Considering a 'paper loss' as 'just that' ignores reality. The money has been lost. Sure you can earn a profit going forward, but right now it's a loss. The money cannot be spent, loaned, or used as collateral. Larry: Asset allocation doesn’t work as well as it did in the past. Sure bonds held up this time, but what other assets did as well as bonds?

IMHO there are better methods to insure the value of a portfolio. Most people accept the fact that you cannot time the markets. But why do they all believe that you will know which other assets to hold along with stocks?

To: TMWallet. Considering a ‘paper loss’ as ‘just that’ ignores reality. The money has been lost. Sure you can earn a profit going forward, but right now it’s a loss. The money cannot be spent, loaned, or used as collateral.

]]> By: Phil S http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200638 Phil S Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:03:40 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200638 Actually, I learned that it may be better to NOT have a buy & hold attitude and maybe it is better to sell when you're up on the investment. That flies completely contrary to your "stick with a plan" and "maintain your asset allocation" lessons. I used to hold those philosophies but in retrospect, it would have been so much nicer if I had sold when I was thinking of selling. Luckily I did sell enough of my portfolio to wipe out all of my leverage or else I'd be in REAL deep doo-doo. I just wish that I didn't stop there and kept selling until I was almost all in cash or fixed income. I had a hunch that everything was going south soon, but I stupidly chose to stay in the market, albeit wiping out all of my leverage. Actually, I learned that it may be better to NOT have a buy & hold attitude and maybe it is better to sell when you’re up on the investment. That flies completely contrary to your “stick with a plan” and “maintain your asset allocation” lessons. I used to hold those philosophies but in retrospect, it would have been so much nicer if I had sold when I was thinking of selling.

Luckily I did sell enough of my portfolio to wipe out all of my leverage or else I’d be in REAL deep doo-doo. I just wish that I didn’t stop there and kept selling until I was almost all in cash or fixed income. I had a hunch that everything was going south soon, but I stupidly chose to stay in the market, albeit wiping out all of my leverage.

]]> By: DM http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/nine-lessons-relearned-from-the-financial-meltdown/#comment-200630 DM Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:05:05 +0000 http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/?p=2964#comment-200630 Did anyone see this discussion today on the Globe? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/buy-gics-only-gics/article1292666/ I know CC posted an article about Mr. Trahair's claim's last week but I notice on today's discussion he's including dividends in his calculations of TSX performance. I just can't believe his analysis is correct. Did anyone see this discussion today on the Globe? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/buy-gics-only-gics/article1292666/ I know CC posted an article about Mr. Trahair’s claim’s last week but I notice on today’s discussion he’s including dividends in his calculations of TSX performance. I just can’t believe his analysis is correct.

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