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The Motley Fool March 30, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman |
International Investing Made Easy International investing is a twofer -- a tack that allows savvy types to secure potentially greater returns and, simultaneously, a hedge against domestic-market performance gyrations.  |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
ETFs and Falling Fund Fees The pricing pressure from ETFs is good news for index investors. But don't forget the brokerage fees.  |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Fund Price Wars The cheap get cheaper, and that's great news for fund investors.  |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Mutual Funds for Cheapskates Looking to buy into a quality fund on the cheap? Look no further.  |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2004 |
Alternatives to Index Funds Is it cheaper to choose exchange-traded funds over traditional index funds?  |
The Motley Fool August 27, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
When Buying an Index Fund Is Stupid Not all index funds are created equal.  |
The Motley Fool September 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Index Fund Fire Sale Index funds are lowering their fees, and you are the winner.  |
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Israelsen & Walker |
Right on Target? Life-cycle funds are relatively new. Here are the pros and cons of investing in target-date funds.  |
The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 4: Get Smart Why it's smart to own actively and passively managed funds.  |
The Motley Fool August 8, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman |
Beat the Market in Your Sleep Outperform without all that pesky volatility. The Vanguard 500 Index a world-class and dirt cheap S&P tracker that provides quick and easy exposure to such household names as Microsoft, General Electric, and IBM -- has notched an annualized gain of 12%.  |
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
Focus on Fees When it comes to mutual funds, it pays to be a cheapskate. Take a look at the funds you currently own. Are you paying for the "privilege" of underperformance? If so, it could be time for a mutual fund makeover.  |
The Motley Fool July 28, 2010 Jared Cummans |
Simplifying Investing: 5 All Cap ETF Options Get exposure in all the right places.  |
The Motley Fool August 1, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Chindia: 2 Countries for the Price of 1 It's getting easier and easier to invest in chunks of the world. It's a very good idea to keep a portion of your portfolio invested internationally. Mutual funds and ETFs offer a simple way to do so.  |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
When ETFs Are Better Than Funds The bottom line is that sometimes, an index fund will serve you just fine. And other times, ETFs may be best. It also depends on the index fund you're looking at, and the ETF.  |
BusinessWeek September 27, 2004 Lauren Young |
Where to Shop at Vanguard Its actively managed funds have a big cost advantage. And while some of its best are out of reach for prospective investors, there are some worthy portfolios open for a $3,000 minimum.  |
The Motley Fool July 3, 2007 Dayana Yochim |
International Sparklers for Foreign Stock First-Timers How to add foreign investments to your portfolio to dampen domestic stock market fireworks.  |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2005 Josie Raney |
Do Targeted Funds Hit Your Mark? Look before you take the lifecycle leap. If you're a beginning investor, these funds can offer inexpensive, no-fuss, diversification -- provided you choose the one that best suits your investing timeline and tolerance for risk.  |
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Go Continental: The Vanguard European Stock ETF Europe is a great destination -- for your portfolio. This ETF can take you there.  |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Take Your Portfolio on Vacation Even the most ardent patriot should consider non-American stocks. Many investors have been conditioned to fear anything that exists beyond their borders. Sometimes, though, you may actually like what you find.  |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Doug Short |
Competing With the S&P 500 If you want to increase your chance of beating the S&P 500 year after year, one good way is to broaden your investment choices to include a generous mix of smaller caps and international equities. Mutual funds and ETFs offer an easy means to get that degree of breadth.  |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Buz Livingston |
A Passport for Your Portfolio Add international diversity to your portfolio with a single well-chosen fund.  |
Registered Rep. August 26, 2014 Brad Zigler |
What's An Asset Allocation ETF Really Worth? There are now 40 exchange traded products in the asset allocation category -- most of which are young with short track records  |
The Motley Fool February 3, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
How Investors Beat the Great Recession A simple strategy brought many back to even. Many investors use asset allocation strategies to spread their risk across various types of investments.  |
The Motley Fool January 15, 2008 Zoe Van Schyndel |
East Meets West in This ETF The Vanguard Europe Pacific ETF fund combines the Pacific Rim and Europe.  |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
A Big Change at Vanguard Indexing whiz Gus Sauter passes the baton. Should you care?  |
The Motley Fool July 30, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
The Key to ETF Success As firms such as Vanguard and Barclays continue to duke it out for dominance in the ETF arena, costs will likely continue to fall across the board. That should be a good thing -- for both investors and the ETF market in general.  |
The Motley Fool June 20, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
Make Money Despite Higher Fees A low fee isn't everything.  |
The Motley Fool April 28, 2005 |
Your 60-Second ETF Education When you need a little something for your portfolio, consider an exchange-traded mutual fund (ETF).  |
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
Vanguard's Best Index Funds Which index funds should you have in your portfolio? Vanguard 500 Index Fund... Vanguard Small-Cap Index... Vanguard Total International Stock Index... etc.  |
The Motley Fool October 30, 2006 Kevin Scollan |
Buying the World Here's a look at how exchange-traded funds can be used for investing in international indexes.  |
The Motley Fool February 14, 2006 Shruti Basavaraj |
Fools' First Loves: Vanguard Target Retirement Investing in funds doesn't have to stifle your portfolio. Think of it, rather, as a way to maximize your portfolio's returns.  |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Fund Fight When faced with the question of whether to invest in either (a) index funds or (b) actively managed picks, there's no need to settle for a zero-sum solution. You can invest in both.  |
The Motley Fool May 19, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
How to Win With Fidelity's Free iShares ETFs Rather than going the same route as Schwab and Vanguard -- by offering in-house funds -- Fidelity has decided to make a partnership deal with ETF provider iShares.  |
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
She Likes Stocks; He Likes Bonds Whether you're an investment junkie or a trepidatious novice, investing needs to be a part of your relationship. Read about some ways to satisfy the risk-taker and worrywart in your relationship and to set yourselves up for investing success.  |
The Motley Fool September 6, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman |
Get Off to a Smart Start Just getting your feet wet with investing? We've got a cheat sheet.  |
Financial Planning October 2, 2007 Craig L. Israelsen |
Smoothing the Path When comparing active and passive management, financial planners should look at the performance of the whole portfolio. What you find may surprise you.  |
The Motley Fool May 12, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
Fees Count in ETFs, Too Keep looking at fees in your funds and seek out low ones. A slightly lower fee can make a world of difference to your bottom line.  |
The Motley Fool August 29, 2007 Amanda B. Kish |
The Best Small-Cap ETFs These exchange-traded funds win the best-in-class award. Let's take a closer look at the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF, the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, the iShares Morningstar Small Core ETF, the iShares S&P 600 Value ETF, and the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF.  |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman |
Smart Ways to Get Started A volatile market can provide choice investment opportunities. With that in mind, this commentary begins a three-part series on smart moves that brand-spanking-new investors ought to consider, specifically mutual funds, as they test the market's waters.  |
The Motley Fool July 19, 2007 John Rosevear |
Global Investing Made Simple No-fuss ways to expand your portfolio's horizons. Funds -- and more funds... Indexing with ETFs... Instant portfolio -- just add trades!... etc.  |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Mutual Fund Fakery Is your expensive, managed fund really an index fund in disguise?  |
The Motley Fool April 8, 2004 Shannon Zimmerman |
Vanguard 500 vs. Total Stock Market Which fund gets the nod?  |
The Motley Fool February 11, 2008 Mary Dalrymple |
Buy the Market -- Cheap! Index funds perform as efficiently as possible by replicating the market's performance for the lowest possible expense.  |
The Motley Fool April 14, 2005 Kelvin Taylor |
Think Foolishly With Your Tax Refund Your tax refund is on its way. Don't squander it. Consider a few suggestions on how to use your refund to the best financial advantage.  |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2010 John Rosevear |
Your Path to Wealth Just Got Simpler The brokerage price war is a boon for retirement investors.  |
The Motley Fool January 11, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
ETF Tip No. 3: Proper Care and Feeding When you own ETFs, you're the fund manager. ETFs simply aren't set-'em-and-forget-'em investment vehicles.  |
The Motley Fool July 28, 2004 Bill Mann |
Index Funds: Still Your Best Bet So we're running to actively managed funds now? Not so fast, my friend. When Nathan Slaughter pointed his guns at the trusty, old index fund, many had to stop and ask whether The Motley Fool was abandoning one of its oldest principles.  |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Biggest Danger in Investing Overseas Know what you're getting from your foreign stocks.  |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman |
Smart Ways to Get Started, Part 2 Thanks to the market's recent choppiness, many small-cap companies are currently trading at steep discounts relative to their respective 52-week highs. And that's good news -- at least if you're an investing cheapskate.  |
The Motley Fool January 18, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman |
You're Paying How Much? With mutual funds, you usually get what you don't pay for.  |