Are ETFs Preventing You From Retiring Rich?
Melinda Melendez, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 1:00PM CDT
The benefits of ETFs over mutual funds are pretty well-known. ETFs offer tax advantages, flexible trading options, and often lower fees than their mutual-fund counterparts. What's not to love? ETFs are often an excellent choice for long-term...
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.16%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 13, 5:07PM CDT
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $96.42 to a high of $98.27. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $97.03 on volume of 3.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Your 401(k) Plan: 3 Ways to Tell If It's Any Good
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 09, 9:06AM CDT
You may have noticed that 401(k) plans have been under fire lately, with many companies offering subpar investment choices that their employees must choose from. But how can you tell if your 401(k) plan is worth participating in? In the following...
Can Online Services Replace Merrill Lynch?
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 9:48AM CST
Perhaps. Computerized systems are building low-cost portfolios and costing investors less.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF After 1.57% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 04, 5:33PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $97.64 to a high of $98.35. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $97.86 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Look for Shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.57% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 04, 5:32PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $97.64 to a high of $98.35. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $97.86 on volume of 3.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Why ETFs Are So Tax-Smart
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 22, 2:04PM CST
You've probably heard that exchange-traded funds or ETFs have tax advantages over regular mutual funds. But to make the most of the advantages of ETFs, you need to understand why they're so tax-smart for your portfolio. In the following video,...
2014 Capital Gains Tax: 6 Things You Need to Know
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 14, 1:07PM CST
Everyone likes to earn a profit on their investments. But when you sell those winning investments, you'll usually have to pay tax on the resulting capital gains. Although the 2014 capital gains tax isn't changing dramatically from last year's tax...
MyRA: The Better Alternative?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 08, 10:42AM CST
President Obama introduced the nation to his new MyRA program at his State of the Union address last month, opening the door for Americans with only modest amounts to save to start putting money away for retirement. But did the president pass up what...
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.29%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 07, 5:16PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $92.53 to a high of $93.61. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $92.37 on volume of 3.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Rises 1.29% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 07, 5:15PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $92.53 to a high of $93.61. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $92.37 on volume of 3.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Retire Rich With Just 3 ETFs
Melinda Melendez, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 06, 9:26AM CST
Many investors, both new and seasoned, think they have to spend every waking hour following their investments in order to retire wealthy. However, there are a few reasons that hands-off investors, otherwise known as "indexers," may have the upper...
After Yesterday's Decline of 2.35%, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 4:41PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $90.54 to a high of $93.05. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $92.18 on volume of 6.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 2.35%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 4:41PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $90.54 to a high of $93.05. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $92.18 on volume of 6.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Why the MyRA Isn't Your Best Retirement Choice
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 02, 8:42AM CST
President Obama recently announced his new retirement account, the MyRA, which he hopes will help raise the number of people who save for retirement. But even though the MyRA should help give greater access to retirement-savings options for many...
Watch for Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.03% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jan 29, 4:33PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $92.18 to a high of $93.08. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $92.21 on volume of 4.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF After 1.03% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jan 29, 4:32PM CST
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $92.18 to a high of $93.08. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $92.21 on volume of 4.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.