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fourthquarterinvestmentreview2011Quarterly Investment Review
Fourth Quarter 2011

 

 


randomness_of_returnsThe Randomness of Returns.pdf

Historical Returns of Different Asset Classes

 

 


market_capitalizationWorld Market Capitalization.pdf
Map reflects countries true investment size by the value of their markets.

 

 


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Three Dimensions of Stock Returns around the World

 

 

 

Fees Matter Fees Matter.pdf
Over long time periods, high management fees and
related expenses can be a significant drag on wealth creation.

Who We Are

Smart Investor is a unique wealth management firm based in Rocklin, California.  We are an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor serving entrepreneurs, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors and participants. More

How We Define "Wealth"

For our clients, ‘wealth’ is about more than money.  It is your ability to do what you want, when you want and how you want.  Our responsibility is to help you get there. 

What We Do

We listen, rather than talk.  We gain a thorough understanding of your future needs, concerns, opportunities and goals that have a financial implication.  We then use our experience and our team to design a unique investment or financial planning strategy that reflects your personal situation. More

Why We Are Unique

Everything that we do is in alignment with the best interests of our clients, including the fee-only approach to how we charge for our services.  We define ‘what we do’ in terms of meeting our client’s needs.  We define ‘how we do this’ in terms of leading-edge investment and financial planning strategies.  We are your key trusted advisor. More