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Old 12-03-2008, 03:34 PM
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Default Am I diversified?

I'm curious about my current investment strategy and if I am well diversified. I currently own AFL, BAC, C, GPOR, HLND, and KCI as single stocks. I buy roughly $1000 monthly of AFL. I also hold several mutual funds. I contribute $500 monthly to JAOSX, $200 per month to PRWCX, $200 per month to TREMX, and hold about 250 shares of PRMSX. Obviously I have had a rough year as well as the next guy, although I have started increasing my positions in AFL, C, and BAC since the week of Nov 20.

I am 32 years old if that matters in your answer. Thanks!
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Old 12-06-2008, 08:44 AM
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Default Re: Am I diversified?

You're pretty good. I don't see the advantage of diversifying though. You want to buy companies that go up and not lose money instead of diversifying.
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Old 12-19-2008, 11:54 PM
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Default Re: Am I diversified?

I just read your post in regards to diversification. Further information is necessary to get a detailed response.

In order for someone to answer this professionally they need to know:

What is the total asset value of the stocks that you purchase monthly? How many different positions do you currently hold and at what value each? Time horizon of investments etc...

The reason I ask, is that if the value is under 1 million dollars it is sometimes difficult to diversify away risk that is inherent to the market below that value.

Mutual funds were designed specifically for diversification and simplicity.

In this market it is especially important to be diversified and be guided professionally.

If you would like to have a second opinion on your investments, and some suggestions in regards to where you should be at your age and your asset class, Please contact me directly for further information.


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I'm curious about my current investment strategy and if I am well diversified. I currently own AFL, BAC, C, GPOR, HLND, and KCI as single stocks. I buy roughly $1000 monthly of AFL. I also hold several mutual funds. I contribute $500 monthly to JAOSX, $200 per month to PRWCX, $200 per month to TREMX, and hold about 250 shares of PRMSX. Obviously I have had a rough year as well as the next guy, although I have started increasing my positions in AFL, C, and BAC since the week of Nov 20.

I am 32 years old if that matters in your answer. Thanks!
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Old 12-22-2008, 09:56 PM
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Default Re: Am I diversified?

Are you investments all from US? That wouldn't be diversified. Diversified is if you buy investments from all over the world.
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Old 01-06-2009, 08:14 PM
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Default Re: Am I diversified?

Buy high and sell higher. Don't be fooled by that buy and hold strategy, that's just a roller coaster ride for the superrich.
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Old 01-12-2009, 07:03 PM
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I'm curious about my current investment strategy and if I am well diversified. I currently own AFL, BAC, C, GPOR, HLND, and KCI as single stocks. I buy roughly $1000 monthly of AFL. I also hold several mutual funds. I contribute $500 monthly to JAOSX, $200 per month to PRWCX, $200 per month to TREMX, and hold about 250 shares of PRMSX. Obviously I have had a rough year as well as the next guy, although I have started increasing my positions in AFL, C, and BAC since the week of Nov 20.

I am 32 years old if that matters in your answer. Thanks!
I think you should get some technology individual stocks. Looks like you're overweight in the financial sector. I would also look at a blue chip or industrial.
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Old 05-30-2009, 05:25 PM
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Default Re: Am I diversified?

Today you can buy stocks from around the world why do you only buy us stocks? But if it makes you feel more comfortable than it's understandable.
Otherwise you're well diversified.
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