Investment Mistakes

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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more
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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more
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? Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more
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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more	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. Comments Read more