Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is something of a cross between an index mutual fund and a stock. They're like a mutual fund but have some key differences you'll want to be sure you understand. Also discover how to get some ETFs into your portfolio, how to choose smart ETFs, and where to track your ETF information. Asking a Financial Professional about Working ETFs into Your Portfolio If you’re willing to spend time reading quality resources about exchange-traded funds and portfolio construction, you can create for yourself a portfolio that balances risk and potential return and aims toward your investment goals. Given my personal economics, how much risk should I be taking with my money? Choosing the Best ETFs With about 1,300 exchange-traded funds available, where do you start to shop? Websites for Up-to-Date ETF Information The world of exchange-traded funds changes rapidly. Yahoo! How ETFs Differ from Mutual Funds
Investing Caffeine 2011 Folk Music Albums - Folk and Roots Albums to Watch for in 2011 When considering some of the new folk and Americana albums due out in 2011, it's easy to see the variant styles and directions modern folk music has gone. We have everything from straight-up bluegrass to indie folk, singer-songwriters, and traditional-style country music. It's also full of exciting new artists, whose names may not yet be familiar to you. So, make a note of these hot albums to watch in 2011. The Decemberists - 'The King Is Dead' (Jan. 18) © Capitol/EMI Portland-based indie folk troupe the Decemberists have been one of the greatest trendsetters, and most visible bands, in the ongoing evolution of indie folk. Amos Lee - 'Mission Bell' (Jan. 25) photo: Kim Ruehl/About.com It's been a bit of a while since Amos Lee has made waves in the folk world, but his 2011 release is sure to turn more than a few heads. Iron & Wine - 'Kiss Each Other Clean' (Jan. 25) © Warner Bros. Bobby Long - 'A Winter Tale' (Feb. 1) courtesy ATO Records Todd Snider - 'The Storyteller' (Feb. 1) © Todd Purifoy
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Online Broker, Investment Ideas, Online Stock Trading | Motif Investing The Exchange Traded Funds prospectus contains its investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other important information you should read and consider carefully prior to making an investment decision. Please review the current prospectus, available from the Prospectus link. ETFs have unique features that you should be aware of, which can include distribution of any gains, risks related to securities within the portfolio, tax consequences, and fees and expenses. The data quoted herein represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that your investment, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original value. Special commission pricing available for rebalances of Motif Investing-created motifs for rebalance orders the follow the benchmark construction and are executed during market hours during the offer period (March 21 through March 31, 2014). Image courtesy of PlaceIt
Best iPad Stock Market Apps: iPad/iPhone Apps AppGuide Overview If you work with stocks on a regular basis, then this AppGuide is for you. We will guide you through some of the best apps to track and manage your stocks right from your iPad. Essential Apps $19.99 Stock Guru for iPad by Value Prime Stock Guru is a powerful stock analysis app for the iPad. Notable Apps Free Stock TickerPicker - stock charts and investing analysis by MF Software Stock TickerPicker is a great app for stock quotes, stock charts, and technical analysis. Decent Apps $19.99 Portfolio mobile - Stock Tracking & Market Analysis for iPad by Bare Reef LLC StockTrac HD includes portfolio tracking, technical analysis, foreign currency trading, and price alerts. Other Apps
Ukraine – The Funding Begins – Gun Shots Starting in Kiev For months before the proposed alignment with the EU, there were signs all over Ukraine pro and con about joining Europe that was a campaign in part funded by the EU to sell the idea to Ukraine. This funding has been CONFUSED with the funding for the “rebels” to engage in revolution that Putin calls a coup. There is HUGE difference from the funding Germany and the EU was providing to sell Ukraine on the idea of joining the Europe compared to funding a revolution as the Saudis are doing in Syria. But overlooked, was the resentment with corruption. The changes that followed the Orange Revolution simply weren’t deep enough and Yanukovych has always been more pro-Russian. This resentment toward corruption has been rising sharply once again. Germany is now starting the funding or the “rebels” as is the USA. Of course, there was funding for “promotion” selling the EU deal to the people coming from Germany and the EU. Like this: Like Loading...