Do you own stocks, and if you do, do you understand stocks? Some people don’t even know they own stock! For instance, if you are a mutual fund owner, you might also own stocks. Since you may be a hidden stock owner, it’s important to understand how stocks work. Doug explains what a stock is, how to pick the right stock for your portfolio, and how “price earnings ratio” affects stock prices. Jackson Grant Investment Advisors Chief Investment Officer, Julie Jason, joins the show to discuss how to ask the right questions before making an investment decision. After all, different people need different investments, so you should ask the questions that are appropriate for you. Learn why risk and goal setting are the cornerstones of investment decisions.
Don’t get fooled by “fool's gold” dividends!Doug explains dividends and why high dividends are often a trap. Learn how it’s easy to be fooled by high dividends. How can you determine if a high dividend is worth the risk? To learn more about stocks visit www.profile-financial.com/videos. To learn more about Julie Jason’s book go to juliejason.com. If you’re not already receiving updates on new episodes, sign up now, and as a special bonus, receive Doug’s free ebook The Retirement Planning Book. Also, Doug would like to know, why do you listen to Goldstein on Gelt? If you have an answer, he’d love to hear it!
