One of the many uses of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is that they let investors conveniently and accessibly invest assets in markets that trade less frequently. In the search for stability, the bond market stands out as an obvious way to produce income without gaining exposure to volatile fluctuations in share price. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is a […]
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to gain exposure to international assets and companies without having to pay big fees or jump through hoops for the privilege of owning foreign securities.
Though bank earnings were on the whole solid, the real news this week was the huge sell-off on Friday.
It is possible to strike a balance and choose companies that are not as risky as the smaller ones and still have plenty of room to grow their businesses by gaining market share or expanding internationally.
Stocks in China are hot, and I mean smoking hot, with HUGE gains during the past month.
Value investing involves selecting companies whose stock prices seem to be lower than expected, given their fundamental strength and the valuation of similar companies.