“You’ve got to be in it to win it.” ~ Old Saying

By Catherine Austin Fitts

One way to learn about investing is to just do it. Of course, that can be expensive when you are using real money. As one of my former partners used to say, “Nothing clarifies the mind like writing a check.”

That is why simulation is such a valuable tool. Our Team Awesome Solari Circle has created a portfolio at Yahoo Finance with $1 million. This week we will begin the process of setting our investment goals, allocations and guidelines and starting to choose our first investments.

In the process, we will review the current market trends and relative valuations in:

• S&P 500
• US medium term and long bonds
• Developed markets – EAFE
• Emerging market and frontier market equities
• US Dollar Index

We will also discuss fundamental analysis and technical analysis and what process we will use to both monitor our existing portfolio and identify opportunities.

• Fundamental analysis
• Technical analysis

If you are nervous about learning how to invest, just dive in. Try it. You can invent as much money as you want in a portfolio simulation package. What is important is to reserve a regular time to keep growing your portfolio and learning. This is like gardening. It is a journey and there is always more to learn and to grow.

Related Reading:

Global Stock Market Valuations and Expected Future Returns

Equity Markets Library

Team Awesome Solari Circle, Part I

Team Awesome Solari Circle, Part II

Team Awesome Solari Circle, Part III