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Avoiding Common 401(k) Mistakes
Many investors have the wrong idea when it comes to choosing mutual funds in their 401(k) plan. Avoid these common pitfalls.
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Why Funds Trump Stocks
It seems strange to compare mutual funds to stocks, since mutual funds are primarily composed of stocks. But it is important to distinguish the two - and to understand the notable advantages of mutual funds.
Funds 101
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10 Worst Market Crashes
Thursday March 27, 2008
If the market this year has you concerned with all the talk about a possible recession, let's put it in perspective by taking a look at the Worst Market Crashes Ever.
First Actively-Managed ETF
Tuesday March 25, 2008
The American Stock Exchange and Bear Sterns launched the first actively-managed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) today. The Bear Stearns Current Yield ETF will trade under the ticker of YYY (Amex: YYY).
What do you think of introducing actively managed ETFs opposed to sticking to passive index-based ETFs?
What is a Mutual Fund?
Saturday March 22, 2008
Far too often investment writers incorrectly assume that their readers understand what a mutual fund is. Read this article as an absolute starting point for learning about mutual funds.
Mutual Fund BOD
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Ever wonder what the backgrounds are of the people who typically serve on a mutual fund board? Take a look at the typical Mutual Fund Board of Directors.
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