Friday 6-20-2014 DJ Select Dividend Index Ishares
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Investing for Beginners: It's Easier Than You Think
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jun 20, 6:32PM CDT
Credit: Nagesh Jayaram . For beginners, investing can seem a daunting endeavor. But investing for beginners -- and even seasoned investors -- can be surprisingly simple. Sure, you can jump into foreign currencies, options, and commodities, but... (full story)
Dividend ETFs Explained: What Investors Need to Know - ETF News And Commentary
Eric Dutram - ZACKS - Fri Jun 06, 9:00AM CDT
If you are curious about the many types of dividend ETFs on the market read this helpful guide to obtain a better understanding about the space. (full story)
3 Top Ranked Value ETFs to Buy Now - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 20, 12:00PM CDT
These value ETFs are crushing overall market, and appear safe for investors in the current shaky market. (full story)
First Trust Launches New Quality Income ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 18, 7:01AM CDT
For investors seeking a new income fund, this fresh quality dividend product from First Trust could be intriguing. (full story)
U.S. Investors Brace for Selling
at The Street - Mon Mar 17, 9:31AM CDT
As tension escalates in Russia and investors prepare for the Federal Reserve meeting Wednesday, safe haven assets may outperform U.S. equities. (full story)
Should an 85-Year-Old Invest for the Long Run?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 12:45PM CDT
Investing for the long run produces exceptional results over long periods of time. But by the time you get into your 80s, your time horizon gets shorter. Does it still make sense to think about long-term investing at that age? In the following... (full story)
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,... (full story)
Emergency Fund: Should You Invest It or Keep It in Cash?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 18, 12:35PM CST
Having an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses can be a life-saver financially. But does keeping three to six months of expenses in a low-interest savings account really make sense, or should you look to invest it in higher-returning areas? ... (full story)
Want to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Maybe You Shouldn't
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 09, 1:04PM CST
The appeal of paying off your mortgage ahead of schedule is easy to understand. Why carry a big debt if you don't have to? If your mortgage permits prepayments without penalties, you may well be thinking of making some extra payments. Think again,... (full story)
Dividend Payout Ratios Reach 15-Year High
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Sep 17, 10:14PM CDT
Dividend payout ratios are at 15-year highs, but dividend yields are still near multi-decade lows. (full story)
3 Launchpads for Dividend Investors
Brandy Betz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 12, 2:47PM CDT
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can serve as a starting point for finding the perfect matches for your portfolio. Sector ETFs, for example, can help provide safety in a risky industry through the diversity of their holdings. But there are also... (full story)
Are Domestic Income ETFs Still Attractive?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 07, 1:30PM CDT
Although the domestic U.S.benchmark interest rates have risen quite a bit in the recent past (with the 10 year Treasury rates near the 2.50% mark) the search for yield is by no means over. Apart from the paltry yield on fixed income... (full story)
Dow vs. DAX: Where are the Best Dividends?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 25, 1:30PM CDT
In a recent post , I concluded that the blue-chip stocks on Germany's DAX index offered a slightly better value than those on the Dow , strictly from a P/E standpoint. I did not, however, factor in one of the biggest appeals to a blue-chip... (full story)
Why You Should Ignore Wall Street's Earnings Estimates
Chad Karnes - ETFG - Thu Jul 11, 12:58AM CDT
Its earnings season, and companies have already pulled back their 2013 earnings estimates. It is likely just a matter of time before 2014 follows suit. (full story)
Make the 4% Retirement Rule Work for You
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 08, 10:28AM CDT
The complexity of financial planning makes people look at simple strategies for investing and money management as lifesavers. The well-known 4% retirement rule for taking withdrawals from your life savings after you retire is a great example of this... (full story)
Will Dividend-Paying Stocks Fall More Than the Market?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 25, 8:35AM CDT
For years, investors have gravitated to dividend-paying stocks as the best of all possible worlds. With the potential for price appreciation as well as reliable, predictable investment income, dividend stocks pulled in not just conservative... (full story)
YYY vs. PCEF
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Jun 25, 2:41AM CDT
We compare the sizzling 9% plus yield of a new high income ETF versus its competitors. (full story)