Do You Have a Portfolio or a Plan?
Financial Hour with Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson
Episode Highlights
Understanding Portfolios vs. Plans
A portfolio is simply a collection of investments (stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds)Having a portfolio doesn’t necessarily mean you have a financial planA single product (like an annuity or mutual fund) is not a portfolioThe Evolution of Retirement Planning
Modern retirement accounts (401ks, 403bs) have changed how people interact with investmentsMany investors today are less hands-on compared to previous decadesAutomatic deductions have made portfolio-building more passiveKey Components of Portfolio Construction
Each holding should serve a specific purposePortfolio construction is like a recipe – individual ingredients work togetherTime itself shapes portfolios through market performanceFund managers often handle construction for mutual funds and ETFsCreating Your Financial Plan
Consider these key questions:
When will you need to spend the money?What are your current spending habits?What’s your savings rate?When do you want to retire?What’s your margin of safety?Important Investment Insights
Don’t compare yourself to others – focus on your own goalsMarket volatility impacts larger portfolios differentlyRecent generous markets shouldn’t be assumed to continueShort-term considerations can derail long-term plansDupree Financial Group’s Approach
Focus on dividend income portfoliosBalance between growth and incomeAim to reduce volatility while maintaining a steady incomeFiduciary responsibility to clientsResearch driven by client needsFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call Dupree Financial Group at 859-233-0400 or visit dupreefinancial.com
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