January 2004: Who is the American Shareowner?

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Who is the American Shareowner?
Adam Ritt examines the characteristics of individual investors delivered by the NAIC/Harris Interactive Voice of the American Shareholder poll.

February 2004: Why Stocks Matter

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Why Stocks Matter
Confused about investing in the stock market? Let's start with the basics.

March 2004: Top 10 Mutual Funds

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Top 10 Mutual Funds held by NAIC investors
When it comes to mutual funds, NAIC investors want quality and low fees, according to the 2003 annual survey. Here are the mutual funds that were the most popular among nearly 1,000 BI readers who participated in our latest informal survey.

April 2004: Top 100 Companies

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Top 100 Companies
Investment clubs across the United States have been put to the test by the bear market, and some have emerged stronger. Here are a few updates on clubs we have followed through the years.

May 2004: Worldly Choices

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Worldly Choices
Overseas Investment Opportunities Grow

June 2004: Champions of Long-Term Investing

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Champions of Long-Term Investing
Many figures through the years have had philosophies similar to NAIC principles. Here are a few who have inspired long-term investors.

July 2004: The Young Investors of Today -- and Yesterday

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Young Investors of Today -- and Yesterday
Both novice and experienced NAIC investors realize that when it comes to money, a dollar here and a dollar there can add up over the long term.

August 2004: Investing For More Than Profits

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Investing For More Than Profits
The world of socially responsible investing is one that's attracting the interest of a growing number of individual investors. Two such investors, Don and Nancy Danko, share their experiences in choosing the stocks composing the Danko Better World Portfolio.

September 2004: When to Sell

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When To Sell: The Challenge of Reason
Selling a stock is rarely an easy decision. Mark Robertson details three reasons for doing so and offers ways to keep tabs on your portfolio's quality.

October 2004: Investment Club Performance

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Investment Club Performance
Almost 500 clubs participated in this year's NAIC Investment Club Earnings Survey, which was marked by improved portfolio performance.

November 2004: Taking Measure of Management

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Taking Measure of Management
How to Evaluate Performance

December 2004: The Search for Growth

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The Search for Growth
Whether it's your investment club, investment publications or everyday life experiences, there are plenty of sources for finding stock study candidates. Joe Smith, Bob Bilkie, Charles Allmon and Maury Elvekrog contribute their suggestions.