Parameter | Scarsdale Investment Group | Broker-Dealers & Others |
Clients-Representation | We represent clients, not ourselves. | Broker represents the firm's interest first. |
Client - Service | We educate our clients. | Broker-Dealer does it for you. |
Performance |
Buy and Hold; we don't generally trade. We don't perform or mark-to-market. |
Trade to enhance performance. Mark-to-market performance frequently. |
Allocate Within Bonds | Only buy high quality bonds. Minimize taxes. | May buy riskier bonds to enhance performance. |
Access to Muni Bonds |
Large Broker network. |
Generally favor own inventory and own underwriting. |