Ben MaimonMar 26, 20202 minGrit: The Secret of SuccessDo the current health crisis and the associated market volatility have you questioning your investment strategy even though it's well...
Ben MaimonMar 1, 20207 minAn Illiquidity Discount?Investors pay a premium for these illiquid and infrequently-priced assets in order to hide from the true riskiness of their investment.
Ben MaimonJun 11, 20191 minFactors: Buy-and-HoldRecent research shows that factor-based strategies outperform traditional actively managed portfolios and that systematic buy-and-hold...
Ben MaimonMay 3, 20193 minThe Uncommon Average“I have found that the importance of having an investment philosophy—one that is robust and that you can stick with— cannot be...
Ben MaimonMar 1, 20195 minGetting to the Point of a PointA quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for...
Ben MaimonOct 26, 20181 minBe Prepared for Market Declines While stocks are generally used as the engines of portfolio growth and have delivered attractive positive returns over time, this growth...
Ben MaimonOct 19, 20181 min“Most battles are won or lost long before the first shot is fired.”Attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, this statement highlights the importance of a well-thought-out investment plan that anticipates steep...
Ben MaimonMay 28, 20184 minLessons from a Poker PlayerIn his recent article "Lessons From A Poker Player", Larry Swedroe highlights the biased reasoning that is often a pitfall for both...
Ben MaimonMar 16, 20183 minSailing with the TidesEmbarking on a financial plan is like sailing around the world. The voyage won’t always go to plan, and there’ll be rough seas. But the...