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How Many Mutual Funds Should You Have?
Can an investor afford to handle too many mutual funds?
Most investors believe a well-balanced portfolio should have around 20 to 30 stocks to minimize the amount of unsystematic risk. One mutual fund is equivalent to about six stocks. H ...
Indirect Impacts of Exchange Rates
We are only familiar with the direct impacts of foreign exchange rates, but, there is more to that. The indirect influence of exchange rates and its fluctuations goes beyond several significant aspects of our lives.
Products from other c ...
Introducing Weeklys Options
The Chicago Board Options Exchange launched Weeklys Options in 2005, an option containing the same contract specifications as a monthly expiring contract. The contract expires for one week, which is normally listed on Thursdays and expires on Frid ...
Invest in Gold Without Owning It
Apparently, a trader can invest in gold without possessing it. Here’s how.
Derivatives. The derivatives markets use gold as the underlying asset. Its contracts allow for delivering gold in the future. ...
Investing in Inverse ETFs?
Inverse exchange-traded funds aim to profit from a decline in an underlying benchmark’s value by using derivative securities, including swap agreements and forwards. The fund is designed for speculative investors and traders who seek tactica ...
Leading German Bonds ETFs
Thinking of investing in Germany? You may want to integrate the following German bonds into your portfolio.
ProShares German Sovereign/Sub-Sovereign ETF
The derivative tracks the perform ...
Merits of Currency Hedging
The foreign exchange market is a marketplace for best opportunities yet greatest trading risks, which are then integrated in nearly all investments, including mutual funds. Thus, it is imperative hedge currency risks. Here’s why.
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Merits of Trading Stocks with Low Volume
Trading stocks with low volume can be perilous or rewarding.
How?
Normally, low-volume stocks have a daily average trading volume of 1,000 shares. These stocks ...
Milking the Cash Cows
Thinking of milking the cash cows? Actually, you can.
A cash cow refers to a company which has the capacity to produce consistent cash flow, the cash left after deducting expenses. The entity can reinvest that cash in new systems and pla ...
Mind the Mutual Fund Missteps to Curb Losses
Mind the Mutual Fund Missteps to Curb Losses
Mutual fund is a good investment for diversification since it is less volatile and less expensive than stock investing. Bearing those in mind, here are some o ...
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Inflation and Investments
“How does inflation affect my investments?”
Most investors ask this question, particul ...
Buying a Home: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
You have determined the amount needed to buy the home of your dreams. Now, figure out the amount a bank can lend you. The rationale behind this is ...
Retirement Planning: Maximizing the Power of Compounding
“The early bird catches the worm.” – William Camden
Digesting Financial Statements: Cash Flow
Companies generate money from borrowers and/or borrow money from creditors. Next, firms purchase assets and/or finance projects and programs. Then, ...
Ethical Investing: Corporate Governance
It is important for ethical investors to determine how companies manage themselves and their relations with investors and stakeholders.
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