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A: The First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund ETF, $124.03, symbol FDN on New York, aims to track the Dow Jones Internet Composite Index.
For a stock to be considered for a spot in the index, the company must generate at least 50% of its annual sales/revenues from the Internet....
For a stock to be considered for a spot in the index, the company must generate at least 50% of its annual sales/revenues from the Internet....
A: The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, $43.27, symbol SDOG on New York (Units outstanding: 49.3 million; Market cap: $2.1 billion; www.alpssectordividenddogs.com), is an ETF that applies the “Dogs of the Dow” theory on a sector-by-sector basis using the stocks in the S&P 500....
If you can use a single word or thought to sum up the reason why you made an investment decision, you run an above-average risk of a weak return, if not an outright loss. That’s because few investment decisions are that simple. This rule applies at all levels of investor wealth and experience.
For example, hedge-fund operator George Soros became a multi-billionaire due to his investing skill....
For example, hedge-fund operator George Soros became a multi-billionaire due to his investing skill....
The six ETFs we update below mainly hold high-quality stocks that are widely traded on Canadian and U.S. exchanges. Each fund tracks the performance of a major stock market index. That’s different from ETFs focused on narrower indexes or themes such as cryptocurrencies or biotechnology.
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
For most investors, we still think large-cap companies, or the ETFs that hold them, should form the core of their stock portfolios. However, while a lot of investors look to add a few small companies with high growth potential, many overlook medium-sized companies, or “mid caps"—regardless of their profitability and prospects....
The six ETFs we update below mainly hold high-quality stocks that are widely traded on Canadian and U.S. exchanges. Each fund tracks the performance of a major stock market index. That’s different from ETFs focused on narrower indexes or themes such as cryptocurrencies or biotechnology.
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
Of course, you pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these investments....
Here are some of the best- and worst-performing North American ETFs of the past year. But regardless of their return, we don’t recommend any of these funds.
The Leaders:
iPath Global Carbon ETN $21 (OTC symbol GRNTF; Market cap: $10.6 million) provides exposure to the global carbon-credits market....
Higher oil prices continue to spur stock prices for an array of companies in the energy industry. That includes energy services stocks. Those firms assist drillers in setting up oil and gas wells. They also make, fix and maintain the equipment used in oil extraction and transport....
There’s little doubt that the developing world’s aging population will continue to spend more on medical services for years to come. Medical device makers are well positioned to capture a share of that increased spending. In turn, investors in the industry’s leading companies stand to benefit from growing demand....
No one can predict the future, in the stock market or anywhere else. But with the help of the right mindset, you can develop a sense of things that a successful investor should pay attention to, or can safely disregard.
Here’s one of the most valuable mindsets you can adopt as an investor: “A rising market climbs a wall of worry.” In other words, you need to recognize that rising stock prices automatically generate negative comment....
Here’s one of the most valuable mindsets you can adopt as an investor: “A rising market climbs a wall of worry.” In other words, you need to recognize that rising stock prices automatically generate negative comment....