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Commission Free ETFs May Not be Such a Great Deal
Shortly after Schwab started offering transaction fee free trading in it’s proprietary line of Exchange Traded Funds, Fidelity has now rolled out free trading in iShares ETFs to its retail and advisor accounts. For an ETF investor, these appear to be a great news and no doubt in the coming months more brokerages will likely [...]
Commodities Trading as Risk and Inflation Hedge
Commodities can add a hedge against inflation and increase the growth potential of your investment portfolio. Watch out, though. Commodity futures can also be rather risky. One good use of trading in commodities market is to hedge risks with your core business.
Exchange Traded Funds: Trading Funds Like Stocks
One of the hottest investment trends right now is the use of exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are distinguished by their low costs, diversification and the ease with which they are traded — like stocks. ETFs are known for their “average Joe” appeal, as well as their ability to cater to high-end investors. Because ETFs [...]
Low Cost Investing and Diversification with Index Funds
Index funds are low cost, easy to invest in, and tax efficient way to invest for the long-term investor. They also provide great diversification benefits and make asset allocation decision easier.
Learning to Invest with Mutual Funds
If you have a small account or if you are just learning to invest, you should consider investing with mutual funds. A good mutual fund offers access to professional money managers and also allows you to diversify your holdings across multiple asset classes. Once you feel you understand how to evaluate businesses and stocks and [...]
