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Be careful of hidden adversity

Posted By Prieur du Plessis On June 15, 2009 @ 6:28 am In Humor | Comments Disabled


After the financial crisis, we have a few tips to note when investing. Please spend at least 30 seconds to study the picture below.

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If this is your first time looking at the picture and after 30 seconds you still didn’t realize that there is a shark at the back, you probably need to train your adversity quotient. It is the same when investing, you always get attracted to those “big” returns.  Be careful of the hidden adversity that might be lying in wait.

Hat tip: John Mauldin (Thoughts from the Frontline [2])

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[5] Measuring the Performance of the Ivy Portfolio: http://www.philstockworld.com/2012/12/01/measuring-the-performance-of-the-ivy-portfolio-77

[6] The Secret to Long-Term Investing: http://www.investmentu.com/2012/February/long-term-investing.html

[7] These Four Investing Lessons Mean Everything Today: https://moneymorning.com/2012/01/10/these-four-investing-lessons-mean-everything-today

[8] Abc Communications: http://www.wikinvest.com/stock/Abc_Communications_(HKG:30)

[9] How To Invest: http://www.wikinvest.com/wiki/How_To_Invest

[10] 2008 Financial Crisis: http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/2008_Financial_Crisis

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