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The Motley Fool
March 1, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
The Best Funds for Your IRA This year's IRA contribution deadline is fast approaching. What's your plan?   |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETFs and Falling Fund Fees The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Fund Price Wars The cheap get cheaper, and that's great news for fund investors. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Focus on Fees When it comes to mutual funds, it pays to be a cheapskate. Take a look at the funds you currently own. Are you paying for the "privilege" of underperformance? If so, it could be time for a mutual fund makeover. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
What to Do When ETFs Split Given the hybrid nature of exchange-traded funds -- they're part stock, part mutual fund -- prospective investors should weigh ETF pros and cons against those of traditional index funds. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 3: Proper Care and Feeding When you own ETFs, you're the fund manager. ETFs simply aren't set-'em-and-forget-'em investment vehicles. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Funds for Cheapskates Looking to buy into a quality fund on the cheap? Look no further. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2004 |
Alternatives to Index Funds Is it cheaper to choose exchange-traded funds over traditional index funds? |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
We're Beating the Market. Are You? A Champion Funds performance update. With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for. |
The Motley Fool
May 3, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
A Big Change at Vanguard Indexing whiz Gus Sauter passes the baton. Should you care? |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2004
Seth Jayson |
Fidelity Cuts the Fat The mutual fund giant trims expense rates on some of its most popular funds. How much will the move reward investors? |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 4: Get Smart Why it's smart to own actively and passively managed funds. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
I'm Bucking the Trend Index funds are gaining momentum -- but should they? |
The Motley Fool
September 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Mutual Fund Fakery Is your expensive, managed fund really an index fund in disguise? |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2005
Rex Moore |
Juicing the Market's Returns You want to know exactly what actions you should take to finally get your investing house in order. The "Index Plus a Few" is a low-risk strategy with market-beating potential. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2005
Josie Raney |
Stocks Fools Love: Fidelity Spartan Total Market Index Fund The fund's annualized three-year trailing return of 6.4% bests the S&P's mark by more than 1.5% per year. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Three Cheers for a Bumpy Market! Lukewarm market leave you cold? Here's reason to warm up. If you're investing for the long haul, after all, occasional market discounts really are something to cheer about. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Should You Jump In Before a Fund Closes? Not so fast, savvy investor. Great funds close for good reasons. |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2006
Shannon Zimmerman |
Get Going With IRAs The IRA contribution countdown clock is ticking. Are you ready? Have you done everything you can to save up enough for this year's contribution? |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
The Surprising S&P 500 Learn fun facts about the venerated index, which just turned 50. Many index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are tied to it. |
The Motley Fool
January 6, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 1: Don't Believe the Hype Exchange-traded funds are good alternatives to index funds. Or are they? |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2007
Amanda B. Kish |
The Best Small-Cap ETFs These exchange-traded funds win the best-in-class award. Let's take a closer look at the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF, the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, the iShares Morningstar Small Core ETF, the iShares S&P 600 Value ETF, and the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2005
Nathan Slaughter |
IRA Killers The clock is ticking: In just a few days Uncle Sam wants a tax return with your name on it. That also means time is running out to find a home for your 2004 IRA contribution. Before searching for the right funds, narrow your focus by crossing out the wrong ones. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
We're Beating the Market. Are You? A Champion Funds performance update. |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2008
Shannon Zimmerman |
A Great Pick for Your IRA Make sure you make the most of your IRA contribution. |
The Motley Fool
June 21, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Investors Go Sector-Crazy Select Sector SPDRs draw investors like flies. Should you plunge in? |
The Motley Fool
July 6, 2006
Shannon Zimmerman |
Smart Ways to Get Started A volatile market can provide choice investment opportunities. With that in mind, this commentary begins a three-part series on smart moves that brand-spanking-new investors ought to consider, specifically mutual funds, as they test the market's waters. |
The Motley Fool
April 14, 2005
Kelvin Taylor |
Think Foolishly With Your Tax Refund Your tax refund is on its way. Don't squander it. Consider a few suggestions on how to use your refund to the best financial advantage. |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
New ETFs on the Block Today, Vanguard will be rolling out four new sector-related ETFs under its VIPER (Vanguard Index Participation Equity Receipts) family. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Index Fund Fire Sale Index funds are lowering their fees, and you are the winner. |
The Motley Fool
January 7, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 2: Buyer Beware Some exchange-traded funds aren't for anyone. |
The Motley Fool
February 11, 2008
Mary Dalrymple |
Buy the Market -- Cheap! Index funds perform as efficiently as possible by replicating the market's performance for the lowest possible expense. |
The Motley Fool
August 3, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
Fund Fight When faced with the question of whether to invest in either (a) index funds or (b) actively managed picks, there's no need to settle for a zero-sum solution. You can invest in both. |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
When Good Funds Go Bad Sometimes parting isn't such sweet sorrow. Consider, for example, the strange case of Fidelity Magellan. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
ETF Portfolio Perfection Do you need ETFs to make your portfolio perfect? |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
The Best Method for Simple Investing Depending on how you invest, making the right choice between ETFs and index mutual funds will give you exactly the portfolio you want. |
The Motley Fool
August 27, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
When Buying an Index Fund Is Stupid Not all index funds are created equal. |
The Motley Fool
August 13, 2008
Chuck Saletta |
Beat the S&P 500 -- Guaranteed! Put a too-often-neglected investing tool, reinvesting index fund dividends, to work for you. |
The Motley Fool
May 12, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
Fees Count in ETFs, Too Keep looking at fees in your funds and seek out low ones. A slightly lower fee can make a world of difference to your bottom line. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
You Can Beat the Market Nobody said you have to invest in the "typical" mutual fund. Given that typical fund managers struggle to keep pace with a passively managed index, it's a wonder more investors haven't abandoned mutual funds altogether. |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Mutual Funds to Save You If your financial future is shaky, certain mutual funds can save you. Before you invest in any mutual fund, make sure you've studied it well -- either on your own or with some help. |
The Motley Fool
June 7, 2005
Shannon Zimmerman |
Secrets of Successful Fund Managers An oft-overlooked key point in the great stocks vs. mutual funds debate is that investing is never an either/or proposition. |
The Motley Fool
December 15, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
When ETFs Are Better Than Funds The bottom line is that sometimes, an index fund will serve you just fine. And other times, ETFs may be best. It also depends on the index fund you're looking at, and the ETF. |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
You're Paying How Much? With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for. When it comes to gauging a fund's prospects, few attributes have more predictive power than the expense ratio. |
The Motley Fool
December 21, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Investor, Help Thyself Mark Hebner's Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors shows investors how to break destructive pattern of investing. |
The Motley Fool
August 26, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Is Wall Street Getting Lazy? Is your money manager getting lazy? Count the number of exchange-traded funds in your portfolio for a litmus test. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2005 |
Stocks and Funds in IRAs Your IRA may be more flexible -- and valuable -- than you think. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Going Beyond the Index Rather than using a weighted index based on the market cap of the component stocks, WisdomTree ETFs base their portfolio allocations for index components on fundamental aspects of those stocks, such as dividend yield and company earnings. |
The Motley Fool
May 19, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Schwab Gets Competitive Both the company and its customers can profit from this index fund revamp. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2004
Shannon Zimmerman |
Vanguard's Best Funds Zeroing in on the fund family's best bets. |
