Charles Rotblut

Charles Rotblut is a vice president at AAII and editor of the AAII Journal. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/charlesrotblut.

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Books: "Better Good than Lucky: How Savvy Investors Create Fortune with the Risk-Reward Ratio"

Biography:
Charles Rotblut is a vice president of the American Association of Individual Investors. He is the editor of the AAII Journal. He authors the weekly AAII Investor Update e-newsletter and his commentary is published on both Seeking Alpha and Forbes.com.

He has analyzed both publicly traded and privately held companies. Charles' experience includes working for Zacks Investment Research, an investment research firm; INVESTools, an investment education company; Curian Capital, a money management firm; and McClure, Schumacher & Associates, a business valuation firm.
 
Charles is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

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   Features »

   The Alternative Portfolio: Diversifying Away From a Traditional Allocation

   This portfolio has different return characteristics than a portfolio of large-cap stocks and long-term Treasuries, but was capable of beating inflation.

   June 2012 | Journal

2. Portfolio Strategies »

   Using Asset Allocation for Protection and Growth

   Asset allocation involves both protecting assets and preserving purchasing power. Both can be accomplished through a balance of growth and defense.

   June 2012 | Journal

3. Financial Planning »

   Dishonesty, Choices and Investing

   The financial industry’s bad incentive structure leads to higher costs, but investors can counteract dishonesty simply by asking direct questions.

   June 2012 | Journal

4. Editor's Note »

   Editor's Note

   A look at what's inside the May 2012 AAII Journal.

   May 2012 | Journal

5. Editor's Note »

   Editor's Note

   A look at what's in the April 2012 issue of the AAII Journal.

   April 2012 | Journal

6. Editor's Note »

   Editor's Note

   A look at what's in the March 2012 AAII Journal.

   March 2012 | Journal

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   Features »

   The Top Funds Over Five Years: Bond Funds Take the Lead

   Out of the 10 top-ranking mutual fund categories, nine are in the bond arena, thanks to falling interest rates and weak five-year returns for stocks.

   March 2012 | Journal

8. Portfolio Strategies »

   Portfolio Rebalancing: Diversification, Risk Control and Withdrawals

   Rebalancing maintains the benefits of diversification, provides a hedge against behavioral mistakes and works with annual withdrawals.

   March 2012 | Journal

9. Editor's Note »

   Editor's Note

   A look at what's in the February 2011 AAII Journal.

   February 2012 | Journal

10. Investing Basics »

    Choosing Between Mutual Funds and ETFs

    The decision to own a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is dependent on a variety factors.

    February 2012 | Journal

11. Editor's Note »

    Editor's Note

    A look at what's in the January 2012 AAII Journal.

    January 2012 | Journal

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    AAII Dividend Investing »

    Introducing AAII Dividend Investing

    AAII Dividend Investing is a new service designed to help you become a more successful dividend stock investor.

    January 2012 | Journal

13. Beginning Investor »

    Managing Your Portfolio in Difficult Markets

    Strategies to keep you focused on the long term in the face of tough market conditions.

    January 2012 | Journal

14. Computerized-investing »

    MEElectronics A151 Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphone

    The MEElectronics A151 Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones emit clear sound with good isolation. The earbuds are well constructed and comfortable.

    December 2011 | Computerized-investing

15. Editor's Note »

    Editor's Note

    A look at what's in the December 2011 AAII Journal.

    December 2011 | Journal

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