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Basically it's a group of stocks, chosen by a 'fund manager', so rather than buying an individual stock you're actually buying a bunch of stocks.
Mutual funds generally have some kind of 'target',...
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Thread created 09-30-2012 by akkkmed
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I don't know mutual funds either :P
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It's basically like a mutual fund, but instead of getting the 'closing price' for the day, you get the price that it's at right when you buy the stock.
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Can you explain ETFs to me? I've been hearing about them for years, but I still don't really understand them.
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Thread created 09-30-2012 by akkkmed
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true, but sometimes with mutual funds/ETF, the top ten can make up like over 25% of the entire portfolio which may be several hundred of stocks. this gives you a broad gauge. i've seen some...
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Thread created 09-30-2012 by akkkmed
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Actually you can see ALL of their holdings, not just the top ten.
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if you have no idea about how to value stocks but want to trade stocks, i would stick with ETF's. They are like mutual funds but rather than "trade" at the end of the day, with ETF you can trade all...
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I'd wait until after the election to invest.
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Perfect timing. I just finished my first accounting exam! (entry level accounting class in college)
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Penny stocks? Did you read some email or someone telling you about some pump and dump penny stock?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pump_and_dump
If you're going to invest in penny stocks or invest at...
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Thanks for the advice. I meant to reply earlier.
I sent in my deposit yesterday, so I need to make some decisions in the next week...
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There really is no safe bet when you are trying to make a few bucks by playing a short term bet. Short term bets are supposed to be risky. If you wanted something safe for a few months then you...
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Thread created 09-30-2012 by akkkmed
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When you get to the point where you don't care if your stock goes up or down, you're ready to "have fun in the stock market."
No one makes money in the market picking stocks because no one can do...
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Correct on your fees. And ANY opinion on this subject will be very subjective to ifs/whens/ and buts. Having said that. Where were they in 08 when the bottom fell and I bought metals? Lets just say...
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1) Price doesnt matter, valuation matters
2) Learn how stocks are valued, (book value, earnings, guidance)
Once you learn how stocks are valued, you can laugh at some of the prices people are...
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I was doing some reading on fool.com. They say don't invest in gold right now because as the market comes back, gold value will decrease.
I've wanted to try penny stocks for a very long time. I've...
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Considering the way the world is headed with the European / Asian markets. Bernake's new QE policy. I like that your a gambler. Faith in that paper stuff shows real resolve and faith in a failing...
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I want to invest a few grand in the stock market. I had some stocks before, but sold them (just in time, too!) When I picked those companies' stocks, it was a crapshoot.
I want to have fun with...
