Library of Stocks and Bonds Articles

This category includes articles relating to financial investments, such as stocks and bonds. The Stocks and Bonds Guide defines each investment type, as well as discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Other articles include information on creating a portfolio, index funds, Roth 401(k)s and working with a financial advisor.

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Big Investors Use Exchange-Traded Funds to Bet Against Market

Large investors are using exchange traded funds to profit when the markets fall. Little guys can make money by paying attention.

Choosing the Right Time to Sell Your Stocks

Knowing when to sell your investments is the key to maximizing your profits.

DIY Internet Investing Verses Investing With Financial Advisors

It depends on the individual investor, their knowledge and investing style, on whether they wish to hire a financial advisor or do-it-yourself investing, in order to plan and save for the future.

Finance Tips: New Ways to Get Growth and Income from your Portfolio

Investors looking for a safer return on investments will find options in new dividend-paying growth funds.

Finance Tips: When Buying Stocks, Choose Companies you Know and Love.

Some of the most successful investors swear the philosophy of 'buy what you know'. Choose stocks you know have good products.

Financial Spotlight: The New Roth 401(K) Could be the Retirement Plan for You!

Beginning in 2006, employers have the option of offering a Roth 401(K), a hybrid of two popular retirement plans. Read this article to learn whether it's right for you!

Finding the Right Price for Your Stock

You think you have found a good company, but that doesn't mean it is a good investment. The price you pay for your shares determines whether you make money or not.

How Do Interest Rates Affect the Purchases of Bonds?

The relationship between interest rates and bonds is an inverse one. So, when interest rates fluctuate, it can affect the value, and therefore the purchases, of bonds.

Stock Buyback Plans are a Good Predictor of Future Return

New research suggests companies will lower their share count when they believe the stock is trading too cheaply.

Stocks and Bonds: Which One is Best For You?

Are you ready to invest in stocks and bonds? If so, before you start laying out the cash, learn which type of investment is best for you. Read the following to find out how.

What are Index Funds and Why Should You Invest in Them?

Investing in an Index Fund is a great way to earn a decent return with little effort. This article defines Index funds and describes how they work.

What Are the Major Stock Exchanges and How Do They Work?

When a company decides to raise money by selling stock, the owners must decide where the shares will be traded. The majority of American companies list their shares on either the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq. Read on to learn more!

What Does It Mean to Short Stocks?

Earning money from a falling stock? This article tells you how.

What is the Difference Between an Exchange-Traded Fund and a Closed-End Fund?

Want to know the difference between exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds? Both trade on the exchanges like regular stocks, but these two types of funds have important differences.

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