4 Financial Market Factors to Keep in Mind for 2017 (2 min read)

Written By Millionaire’s Digest Team Member: Eric Bruin

Founder & Owner of: The Stock Trader Blog

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor, Books, Business, Education, Entrepreneur, Politics and Successful Living Writer

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Modern portfolio theory, even with its limitations, has significantly helped investors accomplish their financial goals for the past 65 years. Harry Markowitz, the father of MPT, helped more people become millionaires than nearly anyone else in the history of finance (I know of only two other people who contributed more). For investors of all ages, diversification is now a requirement for sound investment. Whether you have a 401k, IRA, pension plan, or brokerage account, your diversified investment positions are likely going to change over the next year due to movements in the overall market.

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How to Use Fundamental Analysis (2 min read)

Written By Millionaire’s Digest Team Member: Eric Bruin

Founder & Owner of: The Stock Trader Blog

Millionaire’s Digest Team, Contributor, Books, Business, Education, Entrepreneur, Politics and Successful Living Writer

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When it comes to investing, fundamental analysis is one of the most helpful tools in the decision-making process. Looking at a company’s financial statements helps you get a better idea of what the company is doing right, what the company may be doing wrong, and where opportunities for improvement may come from.