Letters to the Editor (March 01, 2006)

Easy as ETFs (February 13, 2006)

Easy as ETFs

Recently, I wanted to diversify my portfolio and take advantage of international growth, but I really did not feel confident in my knowledge of international stocks. I quickly discovered that exchange traded funds (also known as ETFs) are convenient and affordable while helping diversify a portfolio and manage risk.

Mining for Mutual Funds and ETFs (February 01, 2006)
Thomas Saler details a few online mutual fund research resources you may not have visited before.

Single-Country Funds: Wild and Woolly (January 01, 2006)
If you follow the hot-money trail to China and the Far East, you may get burned. Single-country funds are investments best-suited for highly aggressive investors.

ETFs Gain Currency (February 28, 2005)
The advantages and disadvantages of exchange-traded funds are discussed by Amy Crane.