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Feb. 1, 2020

The Math Behind Investment Success

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Markets may be driven by fear and greed, but your results don’t have to be. Learn to harness the four math principles for successful goals-based investing in this eBook.

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Markets May be Driven by Fear and Greed. Your Results Don’t Have to Be

To avoid emotionally-driven decisions and take advantage of the opportunities markets provide, investors need to consider how to harness what really drives long-term investment success.

 

There are four math principles investors can take advantage of for successful goals-based investing:
1. The Power of Compounding
2. The Value of Avoiding Large Losses
3. Less Volatility Speeds Up Growth
4. Tail Events for Consistent Returns

 

The math matters. Make it work for you.

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