Dhandho Investing

Western diet, typically high in animal fat and protein and low in fibre, increases the risk of cancer. The Mediterranean diet is high in fibre and low in red meat and has been likened with anti-inflammatory effects and an improved immune system.

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Assess your situation. Build an investment policy statement that will provide general investment goals and objectives. 

• Determine your return and risk objectives.
• Determine your investment strategy, possibly with a financial advisor, based on your investment policy statement.

1. The greater return you want, the more risk you'll usually have to accept.
2. Diversify as much as you can to lower your risk exposure, ie, invest in different companies, industries and regions.
3. If you're saving over the short term, it's wise not to take too much of a r...