Mutual funds and ETFs are very popular investment choices. An understanding of the differences between these fund types makes your investment choices easier. Learn the information you need to know to select mutual funds and ETFs.
The September 2011 crash at the Reno Air Races brought the safety at airshows to the front of national attention. I am a trained accident investigator, and though there are important lessons to be learned from the Reno tragedy they will not change the future of airshows.
In September the price of gold hit a new record of over $1,900 per ounce. Will it go even higher or is $2,000 the current ceiling? A look at history gives some indicators where gold could go from here.
There is a very large amount of information to learn about investing. Start here with a guide to the quality investing articles which can be found on Bright Hub. Bookmark this page and come back any time you want some more information on how to make your money grow.
The stock market and investing in stocks can be daunting. Gathered here is a collection of articles ranging from guides for novice investors to the history of the stock market. If you are interested in stock investing, this list is a great resource to bookmark.
Yahoo shocked the business world with their firing of CEO Carol Bartz. Can Yahoo find a replacement to help the company rise from its current level of financial mediocrity?
Almost anyone can start a trading program in the forex market. Here at Bright Hub, there are some excellent resources to help you understand forex and get started with your own trading program. This list of articles provides new and helpful information for traders at all levels of experience.
The yield curve plots interest rates comparing rates with time to maturity. However, the yield curve is more than a simple graph. The shape and slope of the curve is an indicator of current and future economic conditions.
You are putting money aside every month. Are you saving or investing? The difference may be subtle, but once you define whether you are saving or investing, you will be able to better choose where and how your money should be saved or invested.
Commodity trading can be exciting and profitable. However, for the beginner trader, the terms and units of measurement used in commodity trading can be quite confusing. This is why it’s important for any investor to learn how commodity contracts are priced and valued.
Is there a silver lining to the recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating? The end result of an AA+ rated federal government may not be as bad as the news reports are projecting.
When are high school students taught how to handle money? If you don’t learn soon… it may be too late, too quickly.
As one of the primary sources of energy, investors and traders like to have options to trade the changing value of natural gas. The different security markets offer several paths to trade natural gas. Using ETFs and the futures market, one can find an investment strategy to fit your trading goals.
U.S. savings bonds are a safe way to set up a savings plan with amounts starting at $25. However, savings bonds are not just for kids’ college savings plans. These can pay attractive, tax-advantaged rates of interest, prompting many investors to learn about the different types of savings bonds.
Bond investing can become a little more complicated than checking yields and deciding whether or not to buy the bond or bond fund. Bond duration is a great analysis tool which helps an investor predict how a bond or fund portfolio will react to changes in interest rates.
Are you asking yourself “What is mutual fund load?” The terms load and no-load often come up in the discussion of mutual funds. While it is important for investors to understand the difference, it is also imperative to learn how the sales charges work.
Financial news magazines and websites provide a large number of lists for the best funds in different categories. This article shows you how to pick the best bond mutual funds for your investment goals and risk tolerance.
How to enter coordinates into a handheld GPS unit is not immediately obvious when you start up the unit. A couple of hints and making sure the coordinates are in the right format will ensure you can enter coordinates into your GPS.
You have an IRA which is not making much money and you have heard about precious metal IRA investing. The profit potential from gold and silver is very good, so read on and discover a couple of ways to use your IRA for precious metals investing.
Your TomTom navigation unit has a nice color screen. Learn how to upload some photos to the unit and how to view the images on your TomTom.