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Indexing is a low-cost and efficient way to invest in stocks, but the cheapest is not necessarily the best. That’s because index funds track myriad performance benchmarks, which vary in scope even among funds pursuing the same objective. For example, one fund’s total U.S. market index is not necessarily another’s, and accordingly won’t produce the same return, as columnist Mark Hulbert reports.
Also, read about a major reason for the growing interest in environmentally friendly investing, and watch famed investor Warren Buffett discuss what investors can learn from the 2008 financial crisis to minimize mistakes and take advantage of opportunities.
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INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS This is one way Donald Trump has been good for the environment
Mother Earth may owe The Donald for its own Trump Bump in eco-friendly investing.
This is one way Donald Trump has been good for the environment
Why people who claim Social Security early often live to regret it
For retirees, the early bird does not always get the worm.
Why people who claim Social Security early often live to regret it
Saving a few pennies on index funds could cost you many dollars
Fidelity’s new zero-expense-ratio funds aren’t automatically the best bet, writes Mark Hulbert.
Saving a few pennies on index funds could cost you many dollars
Remember when Apple was struggling and Tesla was riding high? There’s a lesson in that for today
It’s a mistake to believe there’s a superstar CEO who can ride into a company on a white horse and save the day.
Remember when Apple was struggling and Tesla was riding high? There’s a lesson in that for today
Bulls could finally take a shine to gold in September
September historically has been the most lucrative month to own gold, writes Mark Hulbert.
Bulls could finally take a shine to gold in September
What to say when a client or colleague suffers a tragic personal loss
A financial adviser shares ways to comfort the grief-stricken.
What to say when a client or colleague suffers a tragic personal loss
Your portfolio might change following this sector shuffle
Alphabet and Facebook will no longer be part of the tech sector once S&P and MSCI change the way they classify companies.
Your portfolio might change following this sector shuffle
Warren Buffett explains the 2008 financial crisis
A decade after the financial crisis, billionaire investor Warren Buffett explains what was behind the 2008 mayhem, what we can do to limit the damage, and opportunities missed last time.
Warren Buffett explains the 2008 financial crisis
Soon you’ll be able to make payments without even thinking about it
People are increasingly paying with connected devices like smart speakers, wearables and mobile phones, but Mastercard explains why security is paramount.
Soon you’ll be able to make payments without even thinking about it
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