Basic Principles
The Fundamentals of Being a Successful Investor
Managing investment expenses is crucial to preserve and grow your portfolio's value. While predicting specific outcomes is impossible, understanding the risks and opportunities associated with your investments can help you make well-informed decisions.
As an investor, you are your own chief investment officer, responsible for your own strategy and results.
If you choose to work with an advisor, it's essential to have a clear understanding of the costs involved and the measurable value that the advisor can provide.
Keep in mind that you can implement your strategies using low-cost options such as exchange-traded funds and no-load mutual funds. Ensure that your chosen advisor meets your expectations and adds value to your investment journey.
All investors have access to efficient, low-cost, diversified, or concentrated investment vehicles and custody arrangements.
While the stock market has provided the highest long-term probability of preserving purchasing power after inflation and taxes, it's important not to attempt to time the market.
Instead, focus on assessing the probabilities of portfolio advances and declines over shorter periods to avoid reacting to short-term fluctuations that may impact long-term results.
At VICTORY ROAD ADVISORS, we will guide you through determining your specific preferences for probable return and risk over six-month and long-term horizons based on your existing or proposed portfolio.
We will create an investment policy statement you can use for guidance and review over time. The process begins with completing a complementary interactive risk questionnaire to discover your risk score.
While investors can control investment fees, they cannot predict investment outcomes. Therefore, it's essential to have a framework for assessing probabilities of outcomes and understanding your specific tolerance for potential reductions in portfolio value.
VICTORY ROAD ADVISORS offers a unique approach compared to traditional discretionary advisors. We provide fixed-fee, consultative advice to long-term investors without ongoing fees.
Our service model is designed to produce efficient portfolios and minimize investment expenses.
We believe long-term investors do not need to make frequent changes in their portfolios if they adhere to their respective investment policy allocations, thus eliminating the need for ongoing fees.
Subsequent consultation is available upon request if client requirements change. We do not charge commissions, sell financial products, or accept any other form of compensation except for the fees clients pay for specific engagements.