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What Are Leveraged and Inverse ETFs? Look Both Ways

What Are Leveraged and Inverse ETFs? Look Both Ways

Key Takeaways Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are listed on exchanges and traded like shares of stock Leveraged ETFs and inverse ETFs use derivatives with the aim of amplifying returns Understand the unique risks associated with leveraged and inverse ETFs Leveraged and inverse ETFs entail unique risks, including but not limited to: use of leverage; aggressive […]

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Targeting Single-Company Diversification: A Look at Conglomerates Old and New

Targeting Single-Company Diversification: A Look at Conglomerates Old and New

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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Social Trading: Is There Really Safety in Numbers?

Social Trading: Is There Really Safety in Numbers?

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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