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Beware Your Banker -- He May Be a Broker
Those helpful bank employees may be earning commissions if they get you to buy risky products.
05/11/08 - 09:58 AM EDT
Even the worst-performing funds in the sector made money on the week.
05/10/08 - 12:01 PM EDT
Shareholders expect management to consider their needs first, but examples abound of management goofs.
05/09/08 - 12:15 PM EDT
Money Pours Into Precious Metals Funds
Investors added $1.2 billion to those vehicles in March amid uncertainty in the broader market.
05/05/08 - 09:49 AM EDT
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Getting StartedWhy Pay Your Manager for Doing Nothing?
Many funds charge high fees to actively manage funds that behave like passive index funds.
04/25/07 - 09:36 AM EDT
The A to Z of Dissecting a Fund ProspectusNeed to learn how to read a mutual fund or ETF prospectus? Here's your go-to guide.
08/29/07 - 02:32 PM EDT
Five Steps to Picking the Right FundHere's how to measure performance, keep an eye on costs and make sure your portfolio isn't overcrowded.
06/06/05 - 08:04 AM EDT
Understanding Mutual FundsFind out what you need to know before investing in mutual funds.
03/30/07 - 01:24 PM EDT
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Latest HeadlinesETF Spotlights Chinese Solar Stocks
Almost a third of the companies in the new 'TAN' solar exchange-traded fund are based in China. Christian Magoon, president of Claymore Securities, explains why China and Solar technologies are a moneymaking combination.
05/08/08 - 02:34 PM EDT
Three Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your AccountantHere are three tips that can make things easier next time April 15 rolls around.
05/08/08 - 11:13 AM EDT
The Market Needs a New Leading SectorAfter the bull run in commodities, stocks may need a new space to charge ahead if they're to move higher.
05/08/08 - 11:09 AM EDT
Best-Performing 'BRIC' ETFsIn April, funds focusing on Brazil, Russia, India and China fared particularly well.
05/05/08 - 11:26 AM EDT
ETFs Poised for a Possible 'Pop'If the worst is behind the markets, some ETFs may be in line for some strong moves higher.
05/06/08 - 10:31 AM EDT
Two Glaring Reasons to Be Wary of This ETFAn Internet-bubble holdover jumped in the month, but this fund holds only two stocks.
05/06/08 - 02:11 PM EDT
Two New Ways to Hedge Against Rising RatesNew exchange-traded funds can help hedge against rates going higher, as well as pay out interest.
05/06/08 - 10:28 AM EDT
Best, Worst Funds for Options InvestingThe use of derivatives worked well for top performer Direxion Commodity Bull 2X Fund.
05/05/08 - 11:23 AM EDT
Get a Double Shot of Gold, Agriculture
Kevin Rich, managing director of Deutsche Bank's global markets investment products group, makes the case for exchange-traded notes as tools for investors looking to go long or short wheat, soybeans or even gold.
05/04/08 - 09:59 AM EDT
Energy Funds Lose Ground Along With OilA rebound in the dollar helps fuel the sector's retreat in recent trading.
05/03/08 - 10:38 AM EDT
Fight Food Inflation With These ETNs
Kurt Nelson, managing director at UBS, says you can make up for big grocery bills by buying exchange-traded notes that track food and commodity indexes.
05/01/08 - 08:46 AM EDT
Newmont Hints at Deal in the Works
Richard O'Brien, CEO of Newmont Mining, says this is the year to own mining stocks in general and NEM specifically. He also hints at an acquisition in the making.
05/01/08 - 07:59 AM EDT
Funds Now Covered by TSC RatingsOut of the 19 funds initiated, three received A+ ratings.
04/30/08 - 11:53 AM EDT
Do You Own Any of These Lousy Funds?Doug Fabian calls out funds he sees as undesirable.
04/30/08 - 10:49 AM EDT
Where to Invest to Escape InflationA few countries around the world still aren't seeing awful price increases, and may be good places to stash some money.
04/29/08 - 03:55 PM EDT
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