The AAII Journal
December 2012 Issue
Editor's Note »
Editor's Note
This month's decision to use a snow-covered path on the cover wasn't solely due to the calendar. We wanted to convey the image of a road less traveled.
Investing is about choices and for many investors choosing the known path of tracking traditional well-known indexes like the S&P 500 index works well.
Features »
The Permanent Portfolio: Using Allocation to Build and Protect Wealth
Based on Harry Browne’s methodology, this strategy holds four distinct asset classes to take advantage of varying economic states.
Portfolio Strategies »
An Investor’s Guide to Smart Beta Strategies
Smart beta strategies differ from traditional market-capitalization-weighted indexes by taking advantage of value and small-company outperformance.
Financial Planning »
Lump Sum or Annuity: Which Should You Choose at Retirement?
An annuity is attractive if you expect to live beyond normal life expectancy, but a lump sum may be better if you have other sources of income.
Financial Planning »
Retirement Withdrawals: Can You Base Them on RMDs?
The IRS’s required minimum distributions are easy to follow and with a little modification can set the basis for a more optimal withdrawal strategy.
Financial Statements »
Breaking Down ROE Using the DuPont Formula
The DuPont formula identifies the factors that determine how effectively management is generating profits for shareholders.
Stock Screens »
Constructing Winning Stock Screens
By combining primary and secondary criteria, a stock screen can be created to identify companies matching an individual’s investing objective and style.
Portfolio Strategies »
Rules of Thumb and Key Phrases: Gleaning the Nuggets of Truth
These 22 tidbits have an element of truth and carry the wisdom of experience. Included in these rules are suggestions about selling.
Beginning Investor »
Choosing Between Bonds and Bond Funds
Deciding whether to invest directly in individual bonds or to use bond funds involves considering many factors, including the desire for simplicity or a predictable return.
- Briefly Noted
Current news items of interest to individual investors. - Letters
Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.
- AAII Journal 2012 Index of Articles
A comprehensive listing of the articles that have appeared in the AAII Journal this year.
The Permanent Portfolio: Using Allocation to Build and Protect Wealth
Based on Harry Browne’s methodology, this strategy holds four distinct asset classes to take advantage of varying economic states.
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