Think deep and hard before you invest / advise/ share. The markets had been tough since 2010. Most (if not all) investors are losing their capital. Even if you are a ‘pro’, your experience would have assisted you to cushion the fall in value. I am suggesting that you leave your investment to the ‘experienced’ professionals. Let me try to explain. Are you able to replace the professional experience of a certified doctor or lawyer? However, most of you try to educate yourself by reading books and attending investment seminars. You think it is just as simple as that. The question is that after you ‘think’ you have enough experience, do you think you could replace the doctor or the lawyer? Investing is like going to war. It is hell out that. Try going to war without two years of national service... Where did you go wrong? Your reason for seeking and managing your own investment could be as a result that your financial institution, ‘insurance agent’, ’financial planner’, ’wealth planner’, etc recommended this product or that AND they  lost your money. They lost your investment. The fact is that are you stupid, crazy, mad or an idiot? Are they investment advisers? NO! If you still do not know how to differentiate, they are retail outlets, distributors, salesman, etc. And even if they are investment advisers, their recommendation would be based on your risk profile. ‘PERIOD’. Is it just that simple? If you think they could help you to potentially enhance your investments, the next question is..... Otherwise, all the above are successful ingredients for you to FAIL. I can’t blame most of you, as most of you do not have a ‘degree’ in investments. However, you need to be smart enough to ask the ‘right’ set of questions AND to identify and if you have chosen the ‘right’ product – the professional advice. The other issue is ... Read more →