The Wrong Way to Invest in China
Sat, 10/10/2009 - 22:40 by Todd Wenning
According to Morningstar, the iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ETF (FXI) is not only one of the 25 most popular exchange-traded funds on the market today, but also the most-traded China-focused ETF. In 2009 alone, it has taken in new investment inflows of $2 billion. |
This Mistake Could Cost You a Fortune
Fri, 10/09/2009 - 02:41 by Austin Edwards
Just when I thought it might finally turn around, things suddenly took an unexpected turn for the worse. |
This Mistake Could Cost You a Fortune
Fri, 10/09/2009 - 02:41 by Austin Edwards
Just when I thought it might finally turn around, things suddenly took an unexpected turn for the worse. |
You Failed Us, Uncle Sam
Fri, 10/02/2009 - 00:02 by Morgan Housel
Government intervention, like it or not, is everywhere in today's economy. While companies such as Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), and American Express (NYSE: AXP) repaid their bailout funds in full, Washington still has a firm grip on companies such as Citigroup (NYSE: C) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). These ownership stakes that took shape around this time last year were unprecedented, to say the least. |
Are You Making the Same Mistake I Am?
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 23:34 by Selena Maranjian
I've become aware recently of a not-so-great habit I've gotten into in my investing: When I decide to invest in a company, I often buy too little of it. |
One Bet You're Sure to Lose
Sat, 09/26/2009 - 00:05 by Austin Edwards
Four minutes from now, you and I are going to make a bet -- and I can virtually guarantee you will lose. |
The Worst Way to Invest in Today's Market
Fri, 09/25/2009 - 22:45 by Todd Wenning
With the market still down about 20% over the past year, there should be plenty of cheap stocks out there today. Right? |
Did You Miss Out on Your Fortune?
Tue, 09/22/2009 - 02:24 by Chuck Saletta
Famed mutual fund manager Bill Miller has often said that when it comes to investing, the "lowest average cost wins." What he means by that is simple: If you want your investments to do well, you need to do your heaviest buying when stocks are cheap. |
Why I'm Down More Than 65%, and How to Avoid My Mistakes
Fri, 09/18/2009 - 02:30 by Adam J. Wiederman
As any graduate of Alcoholics Anonymous knows, the first step to setting out on the proper path is admitting your weakness. |
You May Have This One Wrong -- Here's Why
Wed, 09/16/2009 - 22:15 by Paul Elliott
If you're like me, you probably think you've got it figured out -- the stuff that matters, anyway. But just in case, I hope you'll take a moment and read on. |
This Mistake Could Cost You a Fortune
Sat, 09/05/2009 - 04:25 by Austin Edwards
Frankly, I thought it was impossible -- that there was no way this could happen again and again and again. But then, sure enough, it did. |
Not Listening to Buffett Cost Me Thousands
Tue, 08/11/2009 - 02:22 by Bruce Jackson
Forbes recently ranked Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett as the second-richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $37 billion. Although his net worth has dropped by a cool $25 billion over the preceding 12 months, it's still an impressive haul. |