Yale University boasts one of the country’s largest and best-performing university endowments. Over the past 20 years it has increased nearly 14% per year compared to the 9% average for all college and university endowments. Should all individual investors follow Yale’s example?
Real estate prices can move sharply in both directions, providing an opportunity for savvy investors. Capitalizing on those opportunities, however, is difficult. For most, a house should be thought of primarily as a roof over your head and a great place to raise the kids.
Q: The price of gold has recently topped $1,400 an ounce, providing eye-popping returns to investors. It seems we’ve missed out; should we reconsider whether gold belongs in my portfolio?