{"id":4507,"date":"2023-03-31T09:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T09:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarabaysinger.com\/?p=4507"},"modified":"2023-04-22T21:16:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T21:16:19","slug":"ultra-rich-families-use-this-tactic-and-you-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarabaysinger.com\/ultra-rich-families-use-this-tactic-and-you-can.html","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-rich families use this tactic. And you can too."},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is one tool that is used almost exclusively by the richest families in the world. It is completely free and can be added to a portfolio of 80.000 CHF as much as one out of 8.000.000.000 CHF.<\/p>\n

It is called a family constitution<\/h2>\n

This is a document that lays out an individual's or family's investment philosophy and provides explicit guidelines for implementing that philosophy. Although a family constitution is designed to ensure that a fortune is preserved for generations, it is just as helpful for an individual investor. And there is a reason for this:<\/p>\n

Colleagues, friends, family members and advisors always have advice ready for anyone who has a few thousand dollars saved up. In addition, there are hundreds of different investment options from which to choose. One is easily overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Instead of suffering decision paralysis, filtering opportunities through a family constitution can help you discard the unimportant and focus your attention on opportunities that align with your philosophy.<\/p>\n

When the creator of the constitution is no longer around to manage his investments, his loved ones will be equipped with a bulletproof guide for continued success.<\/p>\n

3 steps to build your own family constitution<\/h2>\n

Investopedia maps an example here. But first let's explore the basics of building your own system.<\/p>\n

1. Declare your core beliefs<\/h3>\n

Outline the key attitudes that shape your worldview. They come from the heart and can reflect your philosophy of life or religion. This is also the right place to explain what influence you would like to have on the world – for example, if your success is due to a certain industry, you can express your wish to support it here in the years to come.<\/p>\n

2. Write down your goals and policies<\/h3>\n

What are your financial goals? Here you can determine whether you want to increase or preserve your wealth and how you want to distribute the income to your family. For example, you can direct that your assets be invested conservatively and that their earnings go into a family education fund.<\/p>\n

3. Set parameters for portfolio management<\/h3>\n

This section lists the processes for managing your portfolio. An example of an outline could be:<\/p>\n