Key Takeaways Decide if you want to broaden your portfolio. Consider diversifying with ETFs—there’s generally at least one for every type of investor. Identify goals and investment preferences to help streamline your search. Looking for a more efficient way to diversify your portfolio? You may want to consider an exchange-traded fund (ETF). With an ETF, […]

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Key Takeaways Enrollees can earn passive income by loaning out shares  Usually low-liquidity shares are in highest demand  Qualified account owners can enroll online and exit the program at any time In an era of historically low interest rates, income-seeking investors often choose to look beyond traditional bonds to target income. Some investors seek income […]

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Key Takeaways Mutual funds present investors with an efficient means of holding a large, diversified basket of assets The mutual fund universe offers a varying range of opportunities and risks; choose carefully Understanding your financial goals, engagement levels, and risk tolerance is key to selecting a suitable mix of mutual funds So, you’ve decided your […]

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Key Takeaways Diversification is both the attraction and Achilles’ heel of conglomerates GE and Berkshire Hathaway are among some famous old-school conglomerates Amazon represents the vanguard of modern conglomerates Is it fair to think of conglomerates like General Electric (GE) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) as the original mutual funds? In general, a conglomerate company […]

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Key Takeaways Social trading can be an informative way to invest, as long as you approach it with caution Know when consensus in opinion among forum participants starts resembling herd mentality Understand there isn’t always safety, let alone wisdom, in numbers In late January, we saw some quiet and underperforming stocks unexpectedly rise in value […]

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Key Takeaways Winning stocks of 2020 benefited from shutdowns, but clues were there before the pandemic Deep research into long-term trends might have helped identify 2020 winners early As 2021 dawns, 2020 stock winners must focus on next steps in corporate development Investors who enjoyed huge 2020 gains in the best-performing stocks while avoiding the […]

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Key Takeaways A global cannabis index has bounced back to roughly where it was before the pandemic tanked the stock market Dispensaries were declared essential businesses in most states (where legal), helping boost sentiment for the sector Inaction by FDA is seen as constraining growth in the domestic CBD market Cannabis stocks aren’t flying as […]

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Key Takeaways Your personal wish list criteria will depend on your objectives and risk tolerance There’s a difference between price and value Customized alerts can let the platform do the monitoring for you When there’s a tough stretch in the stock market, sometimes premium-quality stuff gets placed into the bargain bin along with everything else. […]

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Key Takeaways TD Ameritrade has expanded its commission-free ETF program Advisors and investors now have access to more than 550 commission-free ETFs Broad range of asset classes, sectors, and strategies represented It’s said you can’t have too much of a good thing. So if you liked 314, how does more than 550 sound? That’s how […]

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