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Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds: What is the best mix?

September 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Investment Planning, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

By Ken Faulkenberry
The investment environment has changed drastically and passive investing is no longer an acceptable alternative. Many Investors can use some guidance in investment planning decisions.  One of those decisions is which investment vehicles best suit the individual investor’s needs.  Individual stocks or bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds are the most [...]

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What Are ETFs? Should They Be In Your Portfolio?

June 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Investment Planning, Portfolio Management

By Ken Faulkenberry
ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund.  Used as an investment vehicle, they are a hybrid of mutual funds, stocks, and closed-end mutual funds. Like stocks or closed-end mutual funds, ETFs trade on a market exchange so they can be traded (intraday) anytime stocks trade, not just at the end of the day.  It [...]

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