Do it Yourself Investing for Financial Independence
Learn What to Buy
Know When to Sell
Lower Management Fees
We believe that 'Do It Yourself Investing' offers all investors the greatest chance of attaining financial independence. Many investors now realize that the savings in management costs, fees and commissions are worth many thousands of dollars over their trading lifetime making them truly financially independent. Many of these investors were intimidated by the thought of managing and trading on their own. This intimidation disappeared when investors, even beginners, follow the next simple 4 steps which are detailed below. Journey into the world of managing your own investments - - the self-satisfaction, investment success coupled with the savings on your management fees all are critical to your financial independence.
Do It Yourself Investing wants to educate you exactly on how to become an independent self-sufficient investor; in effect, 'Do it Yourself' Investing helps you to become the manager of your own mutual fund. These management savings alone are worth over 2% compounded annually to help you become financially independent.
This is not a get rich quick scheme. The principals are two individuals sharing their time, knowledge and portfolio strategies, as a hobby, to educate investors on how to become a 'Do It Yourself' Investor. All, from neophyte to experienced investors, should evaluate our strategies for becoming a 'Do It Yourself' investor.
Our Trend investing portfolio strategy has demonstrated three key features: Strong Growth -- Reduced Losses -- Low Management Fees
| Portfolio | CDN ETF Portfolio (CDN$) | CDN Equity Portfolio (CDN$) | TSX (CDN$) | US ETF Portfolio (US$) | US Equity Portfolio (US$) | S&P500 (US$) |
| Last Quarter | +1.3% | +16.8% | 6.9% | +5.7% | +5.7% | 9% |
| Last 12 Months | +15.4% | +42.9% | +17.2% | +23.1% | +31.3% | 10.9% |
| Last 3 Years (CAGR) | +6.2% | +47.1% | -0.6% | +8.8% | +10.3% | -3.2% |
| Last 5 Years (CAGR) | +13.5% | +70.7% | +2.9% | +19.2% | +25.7% | -0.2% |
*CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate
** For complete historic performance go to 'Performance'
Start today with our 90 day free membership, or become an ongoing member for $10 a month. 
Click on each of the following steps to understand exactly how to become a 'Do It Yourself Investor'. Even first time investors can do it.
Step 1: Information Source: Every investor needs to have an information source in order to make wise investment decisions. We developed a simple step by step process to establish your information source which is contained in 4 newsletters. Click on each 'Step' to become a 'Do It Yourself Investor.'
Step 2: Low Cost Broker Account: Opening your own low cost broker account will literally save your many thousands of dollars helping you to meet your investment objectives sooner and safer. Find out how easy it is to establish your own account to manage your own investments.
Step 3: Investment Strategy: Perhaps the most important step to financial independence is creating your own investment strategy.
Step 4: How to Buy & Sell Shares: No doubt this is the most intimidating. However there is lots of help available and, like riding a bike once you do it a couple of times - 'a piece of cake'.
'Do It Yourself Investing' Membership Services
Membership: To receive our portfolio updates, you should become a member. Membership costs $10 per month, and entitles you to our Personal Portfolio updates which are distributed every week, as well as our Meltdown Protection updates when required. You will also receive our periodic Newsletters.
Newsletters: "Fulfilling Our Promise to Enhance Member’s Investment Knowledge." Our investment philosophy evolves as the investing market changes. It is not static. We strongly recommend that potential and new Members review our newsletters from beginning to end. After reading the 2010 newsletters, please notice that you have to click on the year and choose 2009 for the additional 30 Newsletters. We promise that each additional item of information will give you the confidence and ability to ensure that your investment strategy is right for you.
90 Day Free Membership: Still unsure! Our 90 day free membership may be a great way to take our portfolio out for a test drive. Whichever option you choose, the choice is yours. It is understandable that some people may prefer to receive our portfolios and newsletters to evaluate the advice we provide and watch the performance we achieve to establish trust over time. Others will want to see the actual portfolio holdings and evaluate or trade our portfolio for themselves. Again, the choice is up to you.
Do it Yourself Investing has no affiliation with banks, discount brokers, or any financial institutions, and we receive no payment from any of the funds we include in our portfolio. We do not make a profit, nor is our intent to make a profit from this endeavour. Our goal is to share our knowledge to hopefully help others.
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