Should you put all your savings into stocks?
10 months ago

Should you put all your savings into stocks?

Hindustan Times  

Less than two months of 2024 have passed, but the year has already been a pleasing one for stock market investors. They make the case for a portfolio of 100% equities, an approach that flies in the face of longstanding mainstream advice, which suggests a mixture of stocks and bonds is best for most investors. A portfolio solely made up of stocks is likely to beat a diversified approach, the authors argue—a finding based on data going back to 1890. Even for those who cannot easily borrow, a 100% equity allocation might not offer the best return based on how much risk investors want to take. Analysis published in November by Edward McQuarrie of Santa Clara University looks at data on stocks and bonds dating back to the late 18th century.

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