From facing bankruptcy more than once to being the current president of one of the most powerful countries in the world- business tycoon, billionaire Donald Trump has a lot to teach the world. In this blog, we will discuss the financial/investment lessons he could possibly impart to us through his life and his good/bad decisions: Diversification is Important Following the success of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Trump invested in the other casinos in the same area with the intention of multiplying his profits. The result- profits plummeted as his own business was competing with itself. This teaches us the importance of having a diverse investment portfolio. As laymen, we can invest in multiple FDs, mutual funds and gold to maintain diversity. Want to know Everything about Non-Bank Deposits? Here it is. Taking Calculated Risks Trump Steak and Trump University bear testament to the fact that risks when taken should always be calculated. When you are considering making an investment, however minor it may be, you should always be sure to do thorough research on the same. This will help in assessing all the ups and downs the investment has. Having Practical Financial Goals Having practical financial goals helps in understanding our limitations better. This leads to better short and long term planning. To understand this better, here’s an example- An investment of $1 million made 22 years ago by Trump in a property in Wall Street is now more than $500 million in value. The Trump Tower (NY) and the Trump Hotel in Vegas are examples of smart planning. Read More: https://in.investing.com/analysis/3-financial-lessons-you-can-learn-from-donald-trumps-life-200197842?preview_fp_admin_1234=this_is_1234
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