Can trading strategies really change how risky and profitable my investments are?
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Can trading strategies really change how risky and profitable my investments are?
Imagine you're at a busy coffee shop, deciding whether to buy a new coffee maker. Some people buy new ones when they're trendy (good performance), while others stick with older models (poor performance). How does this choice affect your coffee shop experience?
In the coffee shop scenario, buying trendy coffee makers (good performance) and sticking with older ones (poor performance) is like using a momentum trading strategy. This approach can lead to a different mix of excitement (volatility) and satisfaction (returns) compared to just sticking with one type of coffee maker (buy-and-hold strategy).
Example
If you buy the trendy coffee makers every month, you might enjoy a more exciting experience (higher volatility) but also risk breaking the bank (higher returns), compared to sticking with your old coffee maker (lower volatility and returns).
Remember this
Employing a momentum trading strategy can lead to a portfolio with higher volatility and potentially higher returns compared to a buy-and-hold strategy.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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