N.B. I am not a financial advisor

Most financial advisors are little more than leeches, telling you whatever they think you want to hear so they can earn their commissions. Learn to invest for yourself. You can do it. Hopefully this blog will contribute to that a little bit.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Index Investing - DIY Vs Hiring an Investment Advisor

By George Watkins

On the surface, index investing seems like a perfect fit for do-it-yourself investors. The simplistic buy-hold-rebalance mantra of index fund proponents combined with the abundance of help from investing authors and online forums leads scores of informed investors to take on the task of personal portfolio management each year.

Many DIY investors never look back; they treasure their newfound fiscal autonomy and the challenge of overcoming future financial hurdles. Others, however, discover that they lack the time, interest, knowledge or discipline to successfully negotiate the dangerous DIY terrain, and they ultimately seek help from an investment advisor.

The purpose of this article is to clearly present the rationale for each approach so that index investors can decide which tactic best suits their needs and abilities.

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