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by Todd Wenning - October 10, 2009 - 0 comments

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.

by Austin Edwards - October 9, 2009 - 0 comments

Just when I thought it might finally turn around, things suddenly took an unexpected turn for the worse.

by Austin Edwards - October 9, 2009 - 0 comments

Just when I thought it might finally turn around, things suddenly took an unexpected turn for the worse.

by Morgan Housel - October 2, 2009 - 0 comments

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.

by Selena Maranjian - September 28, 2009 - 0 comments

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.

by Austin Edwards - September 26, 2009 - 0 comments

Four minutes from now, you and I are going to make a bet -- and I can virtually guarantee you will lose.

by Todd Wenning - September 25, 2009 - 0 comments

With the market still down about 20% over the past year, there should be plenty of cheap stocks out there today. Right?

by Chuck Saletta - September 22, 2009 - 0 comments

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.

by Adam J. Wiederman - September 18, 2009 - 0 comments

As any graduate of Alcoholics Anonymous knows, the first step to setting out on the proper path is admitting your weakness.

by Paul Elliott - September 16, 2009 - 0 comments

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.

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