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<title>Striving For Diversity In Mutual Funds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When it comes to investing your money, you don't want to take any risks that aren't totally necessary. Understand, however, that there are natural risks involved just in the act of investing alone. Because of this, it's important that an investor knows about the best available mutual funds in their area.]]></description>
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<title>How To Successfully Invest In Mutual Funds Online</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to investing in mutual funds online, you're going to want to have the fastest Internet connection you can get your hands on. Several accounts and brokers offer information about trading in within milliseconds of it becoming important.]]></description>
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<title>Ideas For Good Investments In ETFs or Exchange Traded Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:40:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a list of the best ETFs to use for your investment accounts. They are cheap, liquid, and efficient.]]></description>
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<title>Deciding On The Best Kind Of Mutual Fund For You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mutual funds that perform the best might not have received the best score from Morningstar; those that receive the highest ratings could still sink out in the financial market. The way a mutual fund has performed in the past and the way it will in the future are two totally separate things.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Funds Basics - What They Are And How They Are Categorized?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All mutual funds are is a collection of bonds and stocks. Instead of a single investor owning the entire collection from a company, their portion is merely a single part of a portfolio. This portfolio is made up of different kinds of financial instruments from more than one firm.]]></description>
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<title>Diversification - How To Do It</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:41:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quite simply, it is about not putting all your eggs in one basket. There are many places to invest your money from low return, low risk investments such as cash and fixed interest investments to growth assets such as property and shares, both domestic shares and international.]]></description>
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<title>The Nature Of Equity Diversified Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:04:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have an understanding of the nature of equity diversified funds? What about the kind of person who invests in them?]]></description>
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<title>What Makes Mutual Funds A Good Investment Option?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:49:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As it is a well-liked investment choice, you've most likely noticed a lot regarding mutual funds. You may even have them as a part of your pension strategy or broker account.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Mutual Fund Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:17:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual funds have become an important aspect of investment portfolio of many; this indicates they are proving to be beneficial to them. The gains one can expect from mutual fund investments no doubt are promising and there are other aspects too which make this option look lucrative.]]></description>
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<title>Learning About Aim Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aim Investments and their mutual funds are a popular investment provider. With their global and international funds, they have a wide range of availability.]]></description>
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<title>Make Money Successfully With Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you'd like to take a stab at investing, but aren't yet ready to get into the risk-ridden world that is the stock market, investing in mutual funds may be the perfect option for you. There is much less risk involved in mutual funds, and you can get started with a small amount of money.]]></description>
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<title>A Beginner's Guide To Getting Started With Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in investing in mutual funds? Before you pick up the phone to contact a financial advisor, you had better make sure you know what you're getting into.]]></description>
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<title>Discover The Top Performing Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:42:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to investing in mutual funds, everyone wants to find the best ones available. But how do you know just which fund to get behind? Making the wrong choice could result in you losing more money than you make.]]></description>
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<title>Avoiding The Old Mutual Funds Rating Myth</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:51:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in investing in mutual funds? It's important that you not only know what you're getting into, but that you also don't take bad advice in with you. The following are mutual funds rating myths that will only serve to hold you back should you buy into them.]]></description>
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<title>Latest Research Shows Why David Cameron Will Not Be Able To Curb Executive Pay</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:53:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The private investor alone will never be able vote down executive pay rises. Not if the big investment institutions vote with the board. A study published on the Harvard Law School Forum shows why fund managers are very likely to side with the management team. This means David Cameron's plans are highly unlikely to work.]]></description>
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<title>GNMA Mutual Fund: An Overview</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:37:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investments in the current world economy are highly crucial in order to restructure a system that has been through the worst it had in decades. As any investment portfolio, the rule of thumb is that the returns on investment should be quick, if not within a reasonable length of time. There are a lot of Securities that claim to do just that for investors, but one should be very wary and vigilant in investing their life's savings.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits And Risks Of GNMA Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:35:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people during their working life start to give some thought to building a retirement nest egg, and some will be considering the possibility of GNMA mutual funds as a component of their portfolio. These funds have both advantages and disadvantages, so they may not be right for everyone. Whether or not you decide on this type of investment, the best way to fund your retirement is to open your own IRA or Individual Retirement Account, rather than depending on Social Security or an employer-sponsored fund.]]></description>
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<title>Bankruptcies and Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:43:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most often considered a last resort by most people facing debt crises, bankruptcy has quite a few side effects that many people are unaware of. If you are seeking to discover the true effects of bankruptcy and what if any impact it may have on mutual funds, then you have come to the right place. The major side effects of bankruptcy include but are not limited to weakened credit for seven to ten years, severe difficulty securing loans, and challenges securing work.]]></description>
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<title>Interested in Mutual Funds? Think Systematic Investment Plans!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:02:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Systematic investment plans have turned out to be one of the major attractions in mutual funds for the investors. Today you can easily receive a hassle free, seamless and quality experience in mutual fund investments.]]></description>
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<title>Start a SIP to Counter High Rate of Inflation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:00:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the current financial year approaches towards its end and a beginning of another one, it definitely leaves us with a number of lessons to be learnt from. First of all, start early and invest regularly. Starting early gives you ample time to grow your returns and make use of the compounding principle optimally. Additionally, investing at regular intervals gives you an edge for striking out the odds due to market ups and downs. The Rupee Cost Averaging and the Power of Compounding make SIP an exceptional bet for offsetting the effect of mounting inflation and uneven market movements, especially for Indian investors.]]></description>
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<title>The Mutual Fund Myth</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:05:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think mutual funds are a smart, safe way to invest your money... think again. At the risk of offending everyone I know over the age of 60, it's time to go public with an unpopular investing truth: If you own mutual funds, you're likely getting punked.]]></description>
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<title>What Is an ETF or Exchange Traded Fund?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:18:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Exchange Funds are investment funds developed in the late 1990's to early 2000's as an alternative to mutual funds. Initially the exchange traded funds tracked the major stock indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrials, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500; however, there are exchange traded funds today whose assets include oil and other commodities; precious metals, such as gold and silver; domestic and international bonds, such as US Treasury bonds. Investors who prefer to monitor sectors of the economy as opposed to individual stocks.]]></description>
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<title>The Risks Involved With Investing in Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:29:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the new year upon us, many people probably have a New Year's resolution to start saving and investing. While this is smart, there are some things to consider. Mutual funds are not the same thing as saving accounts.]]></description>
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<title>Best Mutual Fund Investments for 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:29:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even the best mutual fund investments could face strong headwinds in 2012, so finding the best investments in both stock and bond funds is the best way to cut losses if things get ugly. The best investments in both fund categories will have two characteristics in common, which makes finding the best easier than you may think.   With Europe facing recession and financial turmoil the best stock funds should be diversified domestic funds that invest in major American companies vs.]]></description>
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<title>Bible Of Liquid Funds - An Ideal Guide To Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:33:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liquid Funds, as the name implies, are investments that can be easily converted to cash. It also denotes an benefit that is as good as hard money. This is primarily important for those who want to earn profits by quick selling their assets or want to switch investments at short notices.]]></description>
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<title>Thrive in Diversity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:27:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual fund means the pulling together of investors' money and investing them in a variety of asset classes such as equities, money market funds and bonds. Many banks are offering it to investors and it is a better way to invest than putting all the excess money in a savings account. It is managed by fund managers whose goal is to produce profits for the investors. The portfolio's terms and objectives should be stated in the proposal. The strength of the fund comes from the number of investors who invested in it.]]></description>
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<title>How To Make Wealth With Investing In Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:12:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Basically, mutual funds refer to the idea of pooling a collective investment from different investors with one basic goal and that is to earn profits through proper investing. Basic mutual funds includes a collection of bonds and securities investments, which can also be combined with project funds in the stock market, bonds, and other related investment opportunities. Most funds are audited and managed by financial experts in order to increase the resources invested in terms of earnings and earning capacity. But did you know that you can actually make wealth and build a size able nest egg when you are able to properly invest in mutual funds?]]></description>
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<title>Investors Behaving Badly</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:38:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Dalbar study each year illustrates the truth behind investor, and investment return - and the news isn't good. The average investor earns roughly half of the average investment return. While it seems impossible, it's a frightfully true statistic. It doesn't have to be that way however, and this article starts with the foundation of creating a solid investment plan.]]></description>
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<title>Triumphs And Traumas Of Equity Funds Investment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:27:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At the inception of a business, the foremost consideration is to raise the working and operating capital. Successful businessmen make complete use of a powerful tool called Equity Funds for this purpose. So, why are the Equity Funds in India so favored these days?]]></description>
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<title>5 Secrets To Find The Best Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:19:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the best mutual funds may not receive the best Morningstar rating, and even funds that get five stars from this company can still perform dismally in the future. Past performance and future performance are two different things, and the Morningstar rating system is only based on past performance.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Equity Diversified Mutual Funds?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:38:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are equity diversified mutual funds and who chooses these types of funds? An equity fund is a mutual fund that mainly invests in equities, and while these funds generally hold mostly equities in the portfolio there will be a small percentage of the portfolio in cash or money market investments for liquidity purposes.]]></description>
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<title>Top 10 Factors Affecting Mutual Fund Companies Rankings</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:34:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[1. Fund Performance - The performance of mutual fund companies will play a big role in the rankings of these companies. Investors and the companies which determine the rankings evaluate the long-term performance of the fund to determine whether the fund is a quality choice or a mistake for most investors.]]></description>
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<title>A Few Basics About Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:17:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual Funds are just a collection of stocks and bonds, and instead of each investor owning bonds or stocks of a particular company, they own a portion of a whole portfolio derived from all sorts of financial firms. Basically, you own multiple financial instruments from multiple firms in a mutual-funds investment. The advantage to this is that it spreads your overall risk to several investments, instead of on a single one in more conventional methods.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips For Investing In Mutual Funds Online</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:23:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing in mutual funds online requires an Internet connection, and the fastest speed possible is desired. Many accounts and brokers offer real-time trading and investment advice, and a slow connection and frequent delays could affect the information timing. A high-speed connection will allow the investment decisions made to be based on current and up to date information.]]></description>
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<title>Online Mutual Fund Investment - Make Massive Money</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:09:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing online has become extremely popular amongst investors across the world. Online mutual fund investments are preferred especially by the working class.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Better Mutual Fund Performance - Five Steps To Better Returns</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:46:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do some investors experience better investment performance than others? How can you discover funds that consistently outperform their peers? Follow the five steps below and you can't help but improve your long-term performance.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Your Option To A Better Financial Future, Stocks or Mutual Funds?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:03:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To make a decision for your investment to your safe financial future, it may seems a bit strange to make compare stocks to mutual funds. To help you to make a better decision, which investment is more suitable for your needs, below are some notables differences to be discussed.]]></description>
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<title>Online Mutual Fund Investment - Making Easy Money</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:40:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to making investments, people seek excessive returns on small amounts. Investing in mutual funds proves extremely beneficial to investors all across the globe. Online fund investment is popularly adopted by ambitious individuals.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Best Mutual Funds to Invest In</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:51:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want a balanced portfolio then you must be looking for the best mutual funds to invest in 2012. However, unless you have a thorough knowledge of how to invest in mutual funds and exactly how it generates returns, you will not be able to make an informed decision. Briefly speaking, a mutual fund is a company which holds a number of stocks, bonds and securities and other investments. When you invest in a mutual fund, the company invests your money in these different sectors in return for a fee.]]></description>
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<title>When To Sell Mutual Funds</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:07:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual funds can be an excellent investment for average people because they offer professional management and fewer risks. Unfortunately these vehicles have risks and can lose money. Many people have seen a large portion of their retirement savings disappear because they did not know when to sell their mutual funds.]]></description>
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<title>How To Calculate Mutual Fund Risk</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:33:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately many people have learned about mutual fund risk the hard way in the past few years. They assumed mutual funds were safe investments only to wake up one day and find that they had lost all or most of their money.]]></description>
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<title>Invest in Fixed Income Fund for Long Term</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is about the various benefits, features and attributes of a fixed income mutual fund. Also discussed is the way a gold fund helps in tiding the wave of inflation in the long-term.]]></description>
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<title>Gold Funds - The Smart Way to Ride Through Turbulent Times</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:33:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is about the usefulness of owning physical quantities of gold or investing in a mutual fund that is a gold fund. Also discussed at the length is the manner in which gold acts as a hedge against inflation in the long-term.]]></description>
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<title>Cutting Back</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:55:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Hotline of Wednesday, October 12th recommended a change to the allocations for Venturesome and Conservative investors. The allocation for Moderate investors was left unchanged. The new allocations were prompted mainly by our view of the outlook for the domestic economy looking out over the next six months or so. The timing of our recommendation was influenced by the tremendous rally the U.S. market has undergone since October 3. We had already been contemplating cutting back; we felt the rally offered a unique opportunity to do so.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need To Know About Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:02:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An Individual Savings Account is an increasingly popular way to save money while protecting your assets from the tax man. But with so many banks vying for your attention and offering a variety of ISA plans it's difficult to know which to choose.]]></description>
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<title>Planning for Your Child's Educational Future</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It might seem like a long way off, but it pays to begin planning for the costs your child's education as soon as possible. The cost of education is easy to underestimate and, with prices rising all the time, the earlier you start preparing, the more options your children will have as they progress. Even if your child is older, it's never too late to embark on some sort of savings plan.]]></description>
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<title>Best Bond Funds For Bond Bubble of 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:36:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your best bond fund strategy is to assume that a bond bubble in 2012 is for real, and you need to find the best bond funds to invest in because this bubble could burst. What's a bond bubble and which are the best funds to invest in? ]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons to Choose a Mutual Fund That Pays Monthly Dividends Versus One That Focuses Only On Growth</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:31:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two of the major mutual fund investment styles are growth and income. Here are five reasons to choose a mutual fund that pays monthly dividends versus one that focuses only on growth.]]></description>
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<title>The More Things Change</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6634939</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:35:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The human mind has a unique way of interpreting events relating to investing hard-earned money. We always convince ourselves that current times are unlike anything that's been experienced before and that today's problems are more difficult and numerous than yesterday's problems. The present never seems like a good time to invest and save - we always want things to settle down and be more stable before investing. Unfortunately, these are the feelings that are present in the marketplace 75% of the time. Even worse, if you wait for the 25% of the time when investors feel comfortable you have likely already missed the boat and are likely to have invested immediately after the market has experienced a profitable run.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Investment: Study Your Options and Spread Your Investments</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:52:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual fund investment involves the purchase of the shares of stocks of the investment company by individual, institutional and corporate investors and the investing of the pooled funds by the fund managers in various short and long term financial instruments and other types of securities. The funds from the purchase of shares of fund investments are also utilized and conceptualized to create various securities like stocks or bonds. The portfolios of investment managers are diversified and investment strategies differ in many ways but they are certainly spreading out their risks across a wide range of sectors.]]></description>
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<title>7 Steps to Receiving Monthly Dividend Income Checks</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6619183</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:48:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dividends are an excellent source of income. A reliable income is important for your financial independence. Here are 7 steps for setting up an income stream and receiving a monthly dividend check.]]></description>
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<title>No Load Mutual Fund Investing Basics</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6600244</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6600244</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:52:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No load funds have some cost benefit when it comes to mutual fund investing. Here are some no load mutual fund investing basics.]]></description>
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<title>Portfolio Net Asset Value Explained</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6600173</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:48:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Net asset value or NAV is a common way to measure value of a particular asset. Here is portfolio net asset value explained.]]></description>
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<title>How to Invest in the Best Bond Funds for 2012</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6601799</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6601799</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:09:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unless you know how to invest in the best bond funds for 2012 don't invest in bond funds at all. For thirty years these funds were a great way to earn higher interest with only moderate risk, but the game has changed. Invest in the wrong funds now and 2012 and beyond could be a financial disaster waiting to happen.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid Unexpected Consequences in Your Financial Future</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6597379</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6597379</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:54:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult situations an investor can face is to have done the right thing and suffer a wrong result. Depending on others for your future financial well-being may sometimes have unexpected negative consequences.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Fees Explained</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6593963</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6593963</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A mutual fund is a managed investment that is set up and maintained by professionals. The professionals that manage mutual funds make their money by charging a variety of fees to fund investors. The fees are added to the cost of the fund and passed onto the investors.]]></description>
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<title>The Unbeatable Strategy Of Dollar Cost Averaging</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6584605</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:56:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article looks at why it's a good idea to dollar cost average. There are benefits. Read on.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Successfully Investing in Mutual Funds</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6587456</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:26:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people today choose to invest in mutual funds. In fact, mutual funds are now considered an essential element of a well balanced portfolio. However, it is best to have a thorough understanding of what a mutual fund is, how it works and how to invest in a mutual fund to take advantage of this investment option. Mutual funds are quite suitable for those who do not want to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the market.]]></description>
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<title>How To Invest In The Stock Market Without Losing Money</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6569521</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6569521</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:04:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you wish you could capture the future growth of the major world markets with zero risk of losing money? Well, this article reveals how to do exactly that. Millionaires do it; why don't you? You can capture 100% of the growth of the stock market(s) you want and yet risk none of your original investment. Find out how here.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Evaluation and Upgrade - A Simple Five Step Process</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6574703</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6574703</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:31:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are so many mutual funds out there and so much information to help you, that it can be confusing or overwhelming. But if you want to make a quick evaluation along with periodic upgrades to your portfolio, just follow these five simple steps.]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction to Multi-Manager Funds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6578990</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6578990</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:43:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term multi-manager fund is one that you will often see in investments circles whether you are a private or institutional investor. As with many financial terms it really describes a characteristic of a type of investment vehicle which can in turn incorporate many other features.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding What Is An Expense Ratio</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6561979</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6561979</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:42:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you have a fixed rate bond or stock fund it's important to understand the expenses involved. Here is a basic understanding of what is an expense ratio.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding What Is A Mutual Fund</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6561946</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6561946</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:40:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual fund investing is one of the most common forms of investing today. Here is an understanding of what is a mutual fund.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find Mutual Funds That Have Dividend-Paying Stocks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6563730</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6563730</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:04:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you find mutual funds with stocks that pay dividends? You must do some research. Here are some things to look for.]]></description>
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<title>How Do Bank Interest Payments Compare With Dividend Payments?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6561701</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6561701</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:13:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Banks pay interest as rent for the use of your money. This concept is substantially different from a sharing of business profits, like dividends.]]></description>
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<title>Why Building A Dividend Income Stream Should Be Your Highest Priority</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6544441</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6544441</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:16:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Net worth is one way--but not the only way--to measure your economic success. Income flow is another way to measure economic success. Income requires the presence of a productive resource that creates cash payments. Not all assets produce income.]]></description>
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<title>4 Reasons Why You Should Not Worry About Market Declines And 2 Reasons Why You Should</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6532192</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6532192</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:47:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The stock and bond markets always change in value. If you are invested in the markets, you are going to experience the financial effects of fluctuation. Should you worry or not? Here are four reasons why you should not worry and two reasons why you should.]]></description>
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<title>What To Look For In A Great Mutual Fund Investment - Seven Factors to Consider</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6478056</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6478056</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:14:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great mutual funds are available, but finding them can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. With over 10,000 mutual funds available, you need to be careful when selecting your investments. Follow these guidelines and you will find those hidden gems that consistently out-perform, with less risk and help build your wealth.]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips for Cash - Child Trust Funds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6402064</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6402064</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:10:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A child trust fund (CTF) is a great asset to your child upon reaching 18 years of age. This is a time of independence, and their financial security ensures the best possible start as an adult.]]></description>
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<title>Investment Holding Company</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6456570</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6456570</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping your money on your bank account is safe and a wise decision to make especially if it's bearing an earning interest rate while you have to consider the other method of collecting money in order to secure your future needs to a greater extent, that's how investing will accede your income. Don't infer yourself on where you can find an investment company that will serve you, just be open-minded with the possible risk and know the right strategy to lead you in a right place.]]></description>
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<title>We Need an ETF for Private Space Flight to Promote Capitalization and Investment in Future</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6503646</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6503646</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's not that often that someone can get in on a new company, buy exactly the right stock, and perhaps foresee the future of a great new company rising. Wouldn't it be great if you would have bought original shares of Microsoft, Starbucks, Apple, Google, or some other major Fortune 500 company? You know, in the very beginning before the company stock doubled and split, doubled and split again, and then tripled and split, and then four more times did the same.]]></description>
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<title>Dividend Investing - Pros and Cons of Dividend Investing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6493759</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6493759</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:01:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing for dividends is an excellent way to participate in the stock market. Dividends represent the sharing of a company's profits with those who hold stock. Here are ideas for the dividend investor.]]></description>
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<title>Child Trust Funds - Essential Investors Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401702</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401702</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:00:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing is usually thought of as something that one does for themselves. That is to say that they are investing in order to make profits for themselves. While that is often the case, it is not always true.]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips for Savings and Investments</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6402010</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6402010</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:23:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning for one's financial future can be an intimidating and daunting task. With potential educational expenses for children, ever increasing health care costs, and the desire to have a worry free retirement, it is difficult for some people to prioritize their saving practices.]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips for Child Trust Fund</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401993</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401993</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you have children trust fund creation is sure to cross your mind. Fortunately, the Government will give you a head start in this venture by helping you to create a Child Trust Fund account for your child.]]></description>
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<title>Important Tips for Child Savings Bonds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401979</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401979</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A child saving bonds is an excellent option when one wants a long-term investment for a child under the age of 16. Although the minimum investment period is 10 years, any gains that the child earns are tax-free upon withdrawal.]]></description>
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<title>Cash Child Trust Funds - Essential Investors Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401865</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401865</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cash child trust funds are becoming popular due to the fact that they do not rely on the fluctuating stock market for their growth - therefore providing much greater stability and financial security. As with all types of child trust funds, there are a huge amount of advantages to both the parent and the child when taking one out, while they are also easy to create, therefore meaning that all families should consider opening one for their offspring.]]></description>
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<title>Regular Savings - Essential Investors Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401834</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401834</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:58:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A regular savings plan is the best way for any individual to invest their cash in a way that will maximize the amount of interest paid, whilst also minimizing the amount of tax that the saver has to pay each month. Generally they are added to over a set time of 10 years, with many financial institutions providing bonuses for those that regularly add more cash to their account.]]></description>
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<title>5 Reasons to Re-Invest Dividends</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6468624</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6468624</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:17:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dividends are the method by which publicly-held companies share profits with stockholders. In a mutual fund portfolio containing dividend-paying stocks, the dividends pass through to the fund participants. When the mutual fund declares dividends, the investor has a choice: receive payment of the dividends or re-invest the dividends by purchasing additional shares of the fund.]]></description>
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<title>Everything You Need to Know About Mutual Funds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6429625</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6429625</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:05:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for an easy way to invest your money over a long-term basis, then a mutual fund may be the perfect solution for you. The fund is comprised of many investors like you who pool their money together to buy assets managed by a professional. There are a few advantages that you should know about mutual funds.]]></description>
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<title>New Debt Funds Charge High Fees, Add Complexity to a Simple Process</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6429748</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6429748</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:14:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As bond prices continue to increase and interest rates continue to be subdued, some savvy investors are seeking ways to profit from an eventual unwinding in the Treasury Bond market. Several new debt-funds offer investors a way to profit when bonds drop in price. These funds however, employ strategies that are needlessly complex and charge high fees in the process. This article discusses these funds and suggests a few simple, low-cost ways investors can bet against falling bond prices.]]></description>
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<title>How to Pick a Good Mutual Fund?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6453455</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6453455</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual Funds are a good place to park your money. In India, there are more than 40 AMCs offering more than 1000 Mutual Fund schemes. Increased number of Mutual Funds has led also to an increased dilemma in the mind of investors.]]></description>
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<title>Making Money With Mutual Funds</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6449908</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6449908</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most beneficial financial investment for the majority of people is mutual funds. Trading cash in most of these trader friendly funds is definitely the strategy to use for many, who require assistance in management of their capital and do not actually know the best way to put money into stocks and shares or perhaps securities independently.]]></description>
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<title>Why Would You Want To Invest In A Global Bond Fund?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6457647</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6457647</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:58:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Global bond funds offer some great opportunities for investors to profit from international debt securities. But why would you want to utilize a global bond fund instead of a U.S. Government or corporate bond fund? Here are several great reasons why they may just be one of the best lower risk investments you can buy.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Investing With Dollar Cost Averaging - Can It Make You A Better Investor?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6409018</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6409018</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have ever invested in stocks, bonds or mutual funds, you probably know that markets and your investments fluctuate in value depending on what is going on in the economy and the world. The good news is that you can use this program to take advantage of those fluctuations and profit from the ups and downs that we inevitably experience.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Mutual Fund Strategy For New Investors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6409015</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6409015</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:19:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are new to investing, you probably want to find a simple, easy to use strategy that will get you started without having to do a lot of research, learn complicated trading methods or start with a lot of money. The good news is that there are plenty of great ways to do this and I will share one here.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Funds: Open-Ended Or Closed End - Which Is Best For You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6409001</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6409001</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:45:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you begin looking at investing, mutual funds will probably go to the top of your list. They are professionally managed, diversified, liquid and a great way to accumulate wealth. You will also notice that there are open-ended and closed end funds that you can purchase. What is the difference and which is better for you?]]></description>
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<title>Your Wealth Secret - An Automatic, Systematic Accumulation And Investment Program</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6408984</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408984</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone can become wealthy, it just depends on your own personal definition of wealth. If you want to build wealth, you need to learn the fundamentals of saving and investment. Most wealthy individuals either inherited their wealth or worked hard to accumulate it. If you are one of those that did or will inherit your wealth, this article isn't for you. But if you are like the majority of us, read on and learn how to build your own private wealth and enjoy financial independence.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Investing - Index Versus Managed - Which Is Best?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6408964</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408964</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:31:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual funds investors are always confronted with the decision about investing in managed funds or using an index fund. There are plenty of people who believe one is better than the other, so we will review the advantages and disadvantages of each and I will provide my own suggestion to help you out.]]></description>
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<title>Natural Resource Fund - A Small Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6437690</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6437690</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is about the mutual fund known as natural resource fund. It details about the fund, its advantages and disadvantages along with the phenomenon which has led to its rise at the market place and has made it a preferred choice of fund managers and investors alike.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Allocation Strategies For Real Families In The Real World</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6408959</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408959</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:45:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the majority of individual investors, a common sense allocation strategy is more than adequate to help you make above average investment returns and minimize your risk exposure. Unfortunately, it is not a flashy investment profile and some people feel that they need to own some high risk, high reward... flashy investments to get ahead. I don't agree.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Funds Or ETF's: Which Is Better For You?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6409005</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6409005</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:43:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are tens of thousands of investment choices that you can invest in today. Two of the most common are mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETF's). Each of them offers some great benefits to the average investor and both are extremely flexible. So which of them is a better choice for your portfolio? You will see the advantages and disadvantage of each as you read on.]]></description>
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<title>Six Factors To Consider Before Investing In Your First Mutual Fund</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6408969</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408969</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:35:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You just graduated from high school or college. You landed a real full-time job. Your first couple paychecks have been cashed. You bought those "I Gotta Have It" items. You started a small emergency savings account. Now its time to start investing some money for other goals.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Free Bonds - Essential Investors Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401632</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401632</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With tax free bonds UK citizens are allowed to invest a maximum of ?25 per month with a friendly society, without being taxed on that investment. Even for individuals that already have an ISA (Individual Savings Account). Though it is every citizen's right, not investing in these tax free opportunities means you could be losing out on what these friendly societies have to offer.]]></description>
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<title>Child Savings Bonds - Essential Investors Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6401674</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6401674</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:50:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This will provide them with a welcome boost as they try to pay for further education or the costs associated with moving in to their own accommodation. Considering the fact that interest also builds on the account over the years, it is a certainty that there will be a lot more in the account when it expires than there ever was put in to it.]]></description>
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<title>Five Funky Fund Groups That You Should Avoid And Why</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6408999</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6408999</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:34:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most investors, mutual funds can be a great avenue to help build their personal wealth. Unfortunately, there are some fund groups that just don't make sense for the majority of public investors because they generally don't add value to your portfolio, but they do add risk. There are plenty of great funds out there, but you might want to avoid these.]]></description>
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<title>No-Load Mutual Funds Vs The Rest Of The Pack - Five Fund Facts To Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:25:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are considering investing in mutual funds, you need to understand the various types of funds that you will encounter. You can pay no commission or high commissions, low expenses or high expenses, transaction fees or no transaction fees, but if you are naive or unsure about your choices, you could make some costly mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>Risk-Management in Your Mutual Fund: An Ownership View</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How does one develop the tolerance for market risk? Are there ways of moderating risk in a mutual fund investment? How should someone think about his or her mutual fund?]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund Market Timing - Not An Easy Task</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:37:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing in stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds can be a great way to build wealth, but timing the markets can be detrimental to your bottom line and extremely hard to do. While there are many services out there that claim to accurately pick the highs and lows, the reality is that very few individual investors can accurately use market timing effectively. Here's why.]]></description>
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<title>Mutual Fund ABC's - Five Classes - Which Is Right For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:42:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mutual funds can be a great investment, but you should know what types you are investing in... before you invest. Some people call them alphabet soup because over the years, mutual fund companies have added new classes in an effort to help commissioned sales representatives overcome objections. After you finish this article, you will be able to find the best class of funds for your specific situation.]]></description>
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