Month: July 2018

Chalten Investment Review – Q2 2018

Welcome to the Chalten Investment Review for Q2 2018.   In last quarter’s review we dedicated some space to reminding investors that the best way to deal with market volatility is to be prepared.  Being prepared means an appropriately targeted asset allocation, broad diversification and disciplined rebalancing.  When we’re prepared we can watch the oft peculiar […]

If an investment sounds too good to be true, check these four things

We recommend that investors follow an “evidence-based approach” with their investments.  What does the evidence tell us?  Investors should maintain globally diversified portfolios, keep costs low and select a mix of risky and safe investments that is suitable for their risk tolerance and financial goals.  Once a sensible portfolio is in place, holding on through […]