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Friends,
Step with us into a time machine. Rewind the clock to 2014. You've got $10,000 to invest and two options for where to put it.
In one corner is Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). Wood focuses on young, innovative, and "risky" stocks. Her valuation decisions are based mainly on a company's opportunity.
In the other corner is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). Buffett prefers highly predictable, mature businesses that return cash to shareholders. His valuation decisions are based mainly on a company's actual performance.
How have those different options panned out?
The moral of the story isn't that one approach is better than the other. The returns are essentially identical, and both have helped investors more than double their money.
The moral is that investment styles can be diametrically opposed and still accomplish their goals.
That's why it's so important to define your investing style. Taking the time to write down an investor policy statement can help you figure out which investments are the best match for you.
You can do that by answering questions like:
Answering these questions isn't easy. They might also change over time as you gain investing experience (and life throws a few curveballs your way.)
But figuring out your investing style is essential if you want to achieve your financial goals.
Want some help? We're hosting a free webinar on July 19th at 12:00 EST that explores this concept in more detail.
We'll dive deep into the critical differences between super investors like Wood, Buffett, and others -- and how to find the right metrics to watch depending on your investing style.
Interested? You can register for the event by clicking here.
Wishing you investing success,
- Brian Feroldi, Brian Stoffel, & Brian Withers
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