Podcast 91 Bankruptcy, Index Funds and Diversification 23 November 2022

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Safe Dividend Investing’s Podcast # 91, on November 23rd of 2022.  Today I will be answering 7 interesting investment question(1)  What are your thoughts on index funds?(2) Can you get out of debt without declaring bankruptcy? (3)  What is the ideal number of long term stocks for proper diversification in a portfolio?(4) If I file for bankruptcy, will everyone know?(5)  Why are hedge funds so popular if most of them underperform the S&P 500?(6)  How will my business be impacted if I file for personal bankruptcy?(7)  Why don't companies increase their dividends when the stock price is low and decrease them when it is high, to keep the dividend yield constant?              ****************************************************************  The objective of these podcasts is to turn all investors into successful self-directed, financially independent investors. For more insights into investing and stock scoring, go to, www.saferbetterdividendinvesting.com.Investment books available by Ian Duncan MacDonald:American High Dividend Handbook - (3.5% + dividend stocks on the NYSE & NASDAQ)Canadian High Dividend Handbook - (3.5% + dividend stocks on the TSX)Safer Better Dividend Investing  - (US & Canada high dividend stocks scored)Income and Wealth from Self-Directed Investing - (trials of a new investor)All four investment books are available from amazon.com as e-books or in print:Those purchasing an investment book can request the IDM stock scoring software at no additional charge.If you like fast moving, entertaining, adventure stories,check out Ian's three novels at amazon.com.  Beware the Abandoned - (a capitalist sect exploiting poverty)Using Drought USA -  (solving the South West drought)Duel - (Repercussions of establishing  a Chinese military base in the Caribbean)If you are interested in Ian's art, visit his Fine Art America website a https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ian-macdonald and scroll through the many paintings, photos and digital art. Ian Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc2 Vista Humber DriveToronto, OntarioCanada, M9P 3R7Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994New York Telephone - [email protected] Ian Duncan MacDonald Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,President of  Informus Inc                              2 Vista Humber Drive                               Toronto, Ontario                                Canada, M9P 3R7                                 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994                                   [email protected]