Narrowly defined, investing is a process by which individuals and institutions endeavor to make gains on the money they have saved. The basic purpose of investing is to make money with money, while taking as little risk as possible. There are many reasons, beyond the basics, for holding an investment portfolio.
Read MoreIt’s only natural that investors are keenly focused on the returns of their portfolio. Everyone wants to know how they’re doing, and how much their portfolio is appreciating. Before the days of 24-hour news, smart phone apps and websites providing minute-by-minute market news, investors were satisfied seeing positive long-term returns.
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