Hold On! What’s the Difference Between HOLDRS and ETFs?
February 25, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
HOLDRS, an acronym for HOLding Company Depository ReceiptS are essentially a basket of stocks that cover different market sectors. Buy the appropriate HOLDRS and you get exposure to the desired industry, just like an ETF but with one major difference -HOLDRS cannot add new stocks to their portfolio. Words: 732
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5 Tips for Trading ETFs
February 19, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Follow these five trading tips and you’ll be surprised how much your results can improve. Are they magic? No, not at all. You’ll still have plenty of ups and downs but good trade execution is still a very important step for more active investors. Words: 994
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5 Types of ETFs You Should Absolutely NOT Buy These Days
February 18, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
I usually tell you about opportunities I see in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and how you can grab them but today I want to give you a list of some ETFs I think you should absolutely NOT buy! Words: 1158
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5 Must-have Gold and Silver ETFs
February 17, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
If you think gold prices will keep rising, these are the must-buy gold and silver ETFs to help you track precious metals’ prices and/or miners and royalty companies that benefit from them. Words: 424
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Platinum Usuage and Prices to go Zoom-Zoom in the 2010s
February 8, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Many investors know their way around gold or crude oil, but not a lot know what they need to know about platinum. That’s unfortunate, because it’s becoming easier than ever to invest in platinum. That doesn’t mean you should rush out and buy it — there are some pros and cons to this metal, with potential for rich rewards and equally big losses for the unwary. Words: 850
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GDXJ Junior Gold Miner ETF: The Devil is in the Details
February 4, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
I had previously expressed personal interest in buying into this fund – as a relatively “safe” and diversified investment (within this sector). However, should the fund managers choose to invest heavily into derivative investments, the actual holdings of mining equities could be limited, and thus not offer an amount of diversification to justify experienced investors into putting money in this fund – and certainly the “safety” I had hoped for is also not present. Words: 868
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Six ETFs Every Investor Should Know About
January 31, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
SPY, QQQQ, DIA, IWM, EFA and EEM. These are the six ETFs every investor ought to know. Get familiar with them. Add them to your watch list, and be aware of how they could fit into your portfolio. Words: 1015
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Buying Gold: An Investor’s Guide
January 27, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Gold has gone legit. It’s no longer just the speculator’s delight. It is an asset class separate from stocks and bonds that you should consider having permanently in your portfolio. You don’t need a lot of gold, but you do need some. Words: 753
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Platinum: Buy in January, Sell in May, Earn 9.3%
January 15, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Demand for platinum has exceeded production during the past eight years. A spike in demand in early 2010 sets the stage for a significant gain during its period of seasonal strength. Strength relative to the price of gold has been positive since the beginning of December, a sign that platinum is responding more to increasing economic demand rather than speculative precious metal buying. Got platinum? Words: 364
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Protect Yourself from Inflation with These Precious Metals Funds
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Investing in some form of precious metals is the preferable way to protect oneself from rising inflation/decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar and here are 10 ETFs and ETNs and 5 mutual funds to do just that. Words: 819
