How Simple Studies Can Boost Returns

We have all seen the typical, diversified client portfolio. It’s full of a little bit of Large Cap Growth, some Large Cap Value. Throw in some Mid Caps and Small Caps. And of course, don’t forget Foreign stocks and bonds. Mix ‘em up, and you’ve got yourself a well-diversified portfolio to withstand any environment. Or at least that’s what most advisors like to tell their prospects and clients. They hold a belief that it is impossible to know which will outperform at any given time, so it’s better to just own both.