GYC Insights
Articles on real-life financial issues written to educate and enlighten.
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me
A philosopher once said that nothing is as difficult for people as not deceiving themselves. But while most self-delusions are relatively costless, those relating to investments come with a hefty price tag.
Key Questions for Every Investor
Wherever you are in your investing journey, at some point you’ll likely ask yourself some of the questions below. Listening to friends, family or the financial media is not the best way to get the right answers.
Staying anchored in an uncertain market
How can investors guard against their instinct to cut-and-run when the market goes through rough patches?
Back to School - Funding Your Children's University Education
One of the more important plans that parents will need to make in their lifetime is on how best to prepare for their children’s future university expenses. What are some things to keep in mind?
Markets at highs: Panic or stay calm?
Markets have been reaching all-time highs. Is it time to sell? We look at the evidence and at what history has to tell us about past instances when markets also reached new highs.
Choose a simple, diversified portfolio for long-term investment success
A simple, low-cost diversified portfolio can beat most investment strategies, and is the best bet for attaining long-term investment success.
Spreading investment risk through diversification
Holding a diversified investment portfolio offers investors exposure to a wider range of economic cycles, reduces risk, and increases the likelihood of a better investment outcome.
Buffett's Advice to Layman Investors: Keep It Simple and Keep It Cheap
In Warren Buffett’s latest shareholder letter, he again let loose on the investment community, in particular high-fee active managers – especially hedge fund managers, whom he claims do not provide value to investors.
When Diversification Isn't A Free Lunch
Diversification has been called the only free lunch in investing. But can investors do even better?