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Why is the dominant investing advice for individuals to use MFs, ETFs, etc?
The dominant advice on this site (including that which I give to novices) regarding investing is to only invest in fund vehicles (mutual funds, ETFs, etc), rather than in individual stocks.
Why is ...
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What is the difference between shares and ETF?
For example I see that this:
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/funds/snapshot?FundId=0770&FundIntExt=INT
is "Also available as a lower-cost Admiral™ Shares mutual fund and an ETF."
What is the ...
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Can you beat the market by investing in double long ETFs?
Certain ETFs double the daily rate of return of certain indices.
Can you use such ETFs to beat the market (not on a risk-adjusted basis, just in terms of pure returns)?
I have read that
When ...
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International (ex-US) ETFs with low exposure to financial sector?
I've noticed that many international ETFs (especially emerging market funds) have a large stake in the financial sector. Are there any ETFs that de-emphasize financials?
Conversely, are there any ...
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Can you recommend a trading service or a place that ranks them?
I'm looking for a trading service(s) -- a service that recommends stocks and ETFs for shorter term trades, from "day trades" to several month trades -- that has a good track record, and ideally even ...
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Trying to understand the toxicity of a Leveraged ETF as a hedge
Using TWM as an example. Long term it looks very crazy. Like back in 2007 it was at $600 and now it is at $40. Let's say I have $10,000 in investing. My plan was to put $1,000 in something like TWM to ...
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Wash sale rule + Mutual Funds/ETFs?
According to IRS rules, you can't sell a security, take a capital loss on your taxes, and then buy back the same or a "substantially identical" security within 30 days. However, "substantially ...
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For higher returns, put money in fewer or more ETFs? w/rebalancing in the equation
I'm evaluating my long-term investing strategy. I am somewhat aggressive and want to stick with ETFs.
Scenario A
60% Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VOO)
40% Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-U.S. ETF ...
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Using P/E Ratio of an ETF to decide on asset mix
I am a conservative investor with an asset mix of around 50% bonds/cash and 50% stock via large index ETFs. Recently I've been thinking about settling down on a non-emotional way to decide whether ...
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Understanding differences between S&P500 index-tracking ETFs
I'm trying to understand the difference between S&P 500 trackers. Example:
SPY
IVV
VOO
They all have different prices (IVV being $1 more, on average than SPY, and VOO being about 50% ...
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“Diversifying” by going Long and Short Simultaneously
I was hoping someone could take a critical eye to an idea i've had.
Traditionally it's said that one should diversify across various asset classes and ultimately types to spread the risk out based on ...
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Should you diversify your ETF investments between companies?
I've found a number of interesting index funds, of which a lot are run by Vanguard. However, since I'm diversifying my investments between index funds, it seems sensible that I'd want to make sure all ...
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How to calculate the investment fees your portfolio is paying?
Disclaimer: I am going to mention the investment company that I am using, but I am not related in any way with this company, is just to exemplify my question.
I am currently using foliofn.com. ...
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Should I sell when my stocks are growing?
I have a collection of stock that on average have grown 8% in the last few months. Should I sell now? This is a normal account, meaning tax is of no help.
I never understand why people sell while ...
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Where to find out conversion ratio between General Motors bonds and new GM stock?
I bought some General Motors bonds (ETF-traded under "XGM" symbol) when they were at depressed prices, before GM declared bankruptcy. GM is supposed to be having an IPO sometime in November, and ...
