Sam Febbraro

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Should you increase risk or lower return expectations?

How much should you hold in equities relative to fixed income?

By Sam Febbraro |April 17, 2017

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What a balanced portfolio really means

Investment balance is based on a mix of risk and return

By Sam Febbraro |January 16, 2017

5 min read

Market Insights

How to use batting average when choosing managers

How can we use this tool, among others?

By Sam Febbraro |November 8, 2016

4 min read

Industry

Tips for choosing portfolio managers

When hiring a portfolio manager, selection criteria must go beyond quantitative measures.

By Sam Febbraro |September 12, 2016

4 min read

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