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Warren Buffett Doesn't Like to Diversify -- but He Thinks You Should
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Aug 14, 1:15PM CDT
Photo: Fortune Live Media via Flickr . "Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing." --Warren Buffett We would be ill-advised to ignore any investment guidance from Warren Buffett, so let's...
Dow: Investing Essentials
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 9:53AM CDT
Credit : Rafael Matsunaga via Flickr . The Dow Jones Industrial Average , commonly known as "the Dow," is a price-weighted stock index of 30 leading U.S. companies, roughly two-thirds of which are manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods...
Investing for Beginners: 3 Things to Know
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 23, 1:17PM CDT
Big journeys can start with baby steps. Credit : Gunther Wegner , Flickr. Whether you're new to investing in the stock market or are just at the thinking-about-it stage, you may not yet have a sizable nest egg -- but at least you've stepped onto...
Build a Solid Investment Portfolio With Just 3 Vanguard ETFs
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 10:05AM CDT
Many people think investing is too hard. But it doesn't have to be. With the help of just a few exchange-traded funds, you can put together a diversified investment portfolio that can help you reach your financial goals. In the following video, Dan...
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF After 1.11% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 24, 5:07PM CDT
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $100.91 to a high of $102.07. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $101.53 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.11%, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 24, 5:07PM CDT
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $100.91 to a high of $102.07. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $101.53 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Your Brokerage Account: How to Get One and Use It
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jun 21, 11:00AM CDT
Source: StockMonkeys.com . So you want to invest in stocks. Terrific! After all, studies have shown that over the long run, stocks tend to significantly outperform just about all other investment alternatives. But how will you invest in stocks?...
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...
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...
Warren Buffett Doesn't Like to Diversify -- but He Thinks You Should
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Aug 14, 1:15PM CDT
Photo: Fortune Live Media via Flickr . "Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing." --Warren Buffett We would be ill-advised to ignore any investment guidance from Warren Buffett, so let's...
Dow: Investing Essentials
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 9:53AM CDT
Credit : Rafael Matsunaga via Flickr . The Dow Jones Industrial Average , commonly known as "the Dow," is a price-weighted stock index of 30 leading U.S. companies, roughly two-thirds of which are manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods...
Investing for Beginners: 3 Things to Know
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 23, 1:17PM CDT
Big journeys can start with baby steps. Credit : Gunther Wegner , Flickr. Whether you're new to investing in the stock market or are just at the thinking-about-it stage, you may not yet have a sizable nest egg -- but at least you've stepped onto...
Build a Solid Investment Portfolio With Just 3 Vanguard ETFs
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 10:05AM CDT
Many people think investing is too hard. But it doesn't have to be. With the help of just a few exchange-traded funds, you can put together a diversified investment portfolio that can help you reach your financial goals. In the following video, Dan...
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF After 1.11% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 24, 5:07PM CDT
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $100.91 to a high of $102.07. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $101.53 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.11%, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 24, 5:07PM CDT
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX:VTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $100.91 to a high of $102.07. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $101.53 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Your Brokerage Account: How to Get One and Use It
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jun 21, 11:00AM CDT
Source: StockMonkeys.com . So you want to invest in stocks. Terrific! After all, studies have shown that over the long run, stocks tend to significantly outperform just about all other investment alternatives. But how will you invest in stocks?...
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...
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...
