A Fiduciary Asset Manager for the New Economy
FMT Advisory believes oil needs to begin to rise materially no later than by the end of the first or second quarter of 2017, or else the world will be sleepwalking into a major oil supply shock. In 1973’s oil supply shock, oil increased from $3 a barrel to $12 a barrel by the end…
Many investors have shied away from investing in foreign equities because of political and other factors, but many insiders believe that European equities are a worthy addition to any well-balanced investment portfolio. The growth potential for European stocks is higher than the growth potential for U.S. stocks because the U.S. is much further along in…
With the limited supply of real estate available across most of the country, investors should consider the addition of REITs to their investment portfolio. Real Estate Investment Trusts are said to be one of the best financial strategies for 2016. They are a relatively stable investment, which is especially important in 2016 because many insiders…
Investing has become extraordinarily accessible to those just starting out. In past years, investing really wasn’t possible unless you had, at least, a few thousand dollars to your name — and even then, it wasn’t likely. Most investors had to save up the cost of a home down payment just to get started on the…
There comes a time when most people will be asked to co-sign a loan for a friend or a family member. Co-signing a loan enables another individual to benefit from your own income and credit history, but it comes with a significant amount of liability and risk. Though co-signing a loan does help others, there…
No one knows what the future might hold. That is why the diversification of retirement income is so incredibly important. A properly managed investment portfolio is the most critical cornerstone to retirement income, but other sources of income can additionally help you meet your retirement goals. Here are a few types of common retirement income…
Is your retirement plan entirely wrapped up in your 401(k)? If so, you might want to rethink your personal finance strategy. 401(k) funds were initially designed to create employer-provided, tax-advantaged complements to existing investment portfolios. Over the years, 401(k) funds have become both outdated and expensive. The Cost of a 401(k) The initial goal of…
Since 2012, Disney has increased their sales by $6 billion dollars and their net income by $2 billion, respectively. Even though Americans are making less money as a percent of the economy and adjusted for inflation people still cannot get enough of Disney, as their corporate sales and earnings have risen big time. This isn’t…
If you’re looking to break into investing, there are three major types of investment you’ll be looking toward: ownership investments, lending investments, and cash equivalents. Though there are thousands upon thousands of investment opportunities open to you, they will usually fall into these three broad categories. Acclimating yourself with the benefits and drawbacks of each…
Almost the entire investment world has their eyes on the Federal Reserve. Will they raise interest rates? Will they hold? What the hell are they going to do after seven years of zero percent interest rates, trillions in quantative easing, and massively distorted markets? This is the world our central bank has created. They have…
