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Where to Invest 2012: The Complete Guide

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Knowing where to invest in 2012, or any time frame, requires a complete guide that covers strategies and ideas for asset allocation, stocks, bonds, cash, sectors, foreign investing, indexes and ETFs. Check this efficient overview to quickly find the ideas you need to invest in 2012.

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Mutual Funds Spotlight10

American Funds Lose, Index Funds Have Record Year

Thursday January 26, 2012

American Funds, one of the largest mutual fund families in the world was the biggest loser, in terms of assets under management last year.  The biggest gainers were index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs).  Why? Read More...

Should You Use a Total Stock Market Index Fund?

Thursday January 19, 2012

Many investors and advisers alike believe that the best way to capture market returns is to invest in a Total Stock Market Index Fund.  This is true to a degree but there are advantages and disadvantages to this strategy. Read More...

S&P 500 Index Funds Beat Pros in 2011

Wednesday January 11, 2012

Investors who prefer to choose the best S&P 500 Index funds over the attempt to beat the market with actively managed funds are reflecting on a victory for 2011.   The previous year was no cake walk for the average investor but Read More...

Will the Presidential Election Cycle Theory Work in 2012?

Saturday December 31, 2011

The Presidential Election Cycle Theory is a form of market timing that some investors use in forming investment decisions.  But will 2012 work for this stock investing indicator? Read More...

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