Mutual Funds

Becoming A Better Investor And Money Manager

I follow the TSX and the Dow regularly. Here are my insights into the wonderful world of investing and money management. Be patient and have a long term view on your investments. Don't compulsively waste money on gambling and things you don't really need. Save heavily if you can, contribute religiously to retirement accounts and pay extra on your mortgage. Learn to compare stocks and sectors against the index using relative trend analysis. Invest in "Green Technology", the next big thing. Always...

7 Myths About S&P 500 Index Funds

The S&P 500 Index is arguably the best known and most followed index of publicly traded companies. There are hundreds of S&P 500 index funds and exchange traded funds to chose from if you want an investment that tracks the S&P 500 Index. Since they all track the same index, these mutual funds [...]

Watching your money grow

Last month I wrote about long-term savings in tax deferred/retirement accounts, utilizing low cost/fee mutual funds. Recently, I was reviewing investment materials and the concept was crystallized even more. Just think: If you invest $1,000 per month in a bond...

Credit card fees and fine print: What's in your wallet?

This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller. Credit card companies are masters of marketing. From cash back to travel rewards, and 0% introductory rates to gas rebates, credit card companies have turned a once fledgling industry (remember MasterCharge?) into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut. While taking advantage of credit card rewards can be a financial boon, care must be taken that fees and default interest rates do not ensnare us. Let's take a look at those fees and interest rates by ...

How to deal with a bad 401(k) plan

Question: Both my husband and I have 401(k)s that are annuities backed by mutual funds. The returns, compared to our rollover IRAs in Fidelity funds, are unimpressive. What is the best strategy for dealing with a lousy 401(k)?

SR MARKETING MANAGER WITH LANGUAGES - ASSET MGMT - to 60K plus exc bonus and benefits

A respected global investment management company is recruiting an experienced marketing manager with proven mutual funds or asset management knowledge. This position offers excellent prospects for a truly outstanding marketing professional.

Mutual funds' ownership and firm performance: Evidence from China

Rongli Yuan, Jason Zezhong Xiao, Hong Zou. Journal of Banking & Finance. Amsterdam: Aug 2008. Vol. 32, Iss. 8; p. 1552 Available Formats: Abstract

UBI in pact with Belgium firm for mutual funds biz

Union Bank will have a 51 per cent stake in the joint venture company while KBC will hold a 49 per cent stake, UBI's Chairman and Managing Director, M V Nair, told reporters here today. "Banks are l...

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Firm valuation, abnormal earnings, and mutual funds flow

John J Maher, Robert M Brown, Raman Kumar. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. Boston: Aug 2008. Vol. 31, Iss. 2; p. 167 (23 pages) Available Formats: Abstract