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The Dogs of the Dow strategy is one where investors select the ten stocks that have the highest dividend yield from the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJIA) after the close of business on the last trading day of the year. Once the ten stocks are determined, an investor invests an equal dollar amount in each of the ten stocks and holds them for the entire next year. The popularity of the strategy is its singular focus on dividend yield.

When a market hiccup grows into a major meltdown, new investment opportunities always become abundant. Below is a list of 10 things to think about doing - or to avoid doing - during corrections of any magnitude:

It is a pure leap of faith to believe that if the Plunge Protection Team is indeed directly intervening, that it is acting in the interests of the average investor.

It’s the investor who stays invested, regularly investing through good and bad, who ends up with the incredible long-term returns and this is why I want to share these rules. I’m hopeful they can provide some counterbalance the next time you feel “noise” is making decisions for you.

The more you know about gold ETF before you begin investing, the more confident you’ll be. Knowledge and confidence are key ingredients to investment success. Read on to increase both and, with them, the worth of your portfolio.

We highlight here the 10 most popular dividend ETFs for investors seeking yields and returns in a rocky market.

Here are 3 charts from the PM complex that are very helpful in figuring out what the PM complex is up to and what they reveal is pretty amazing when you think about it. Take a look.

Canada has the 7th largest economy in the world and is the 2nd largest country by land mass. It has a wealth of natural resources, making it a large energy and minerals exporter. For commodity traders looking to invest primarily in North America, Canada presents a compelling opportunity. [This article takes a look at Canada's top commodity exports and imports and offers suggestions as how to invest in Canada's commodity industry.] Words: 905

It is still too early to know for sure whether this is just a "correction" or a "change in the trend" of the market so pay attention to the market as its action this year is very reminiscent of previous market topping processes. Words: 859

What exactly is the S&P 500?...In this article, we will take a deeper dive into the S&P 500, explain what the stock market index is, provide a background, and review how the S&P 500 determines which stocks are included in the index.