As IPOs Revive, Should You Be Joining In?

After a few comatose years following the financial crisis, the IPO market is roaring back. And with names like Facebook and Groupon driving the rumor mill, smaller investors are wondering how to get in on the action. The answer…

ETFs in 2010: The Winners, the Losers and the Warnings

The investment world’s love affair with ETFs continued in 2010, as more than 1,000 funds managed assets of $940 billion. Here’s a review of the best and the worst performers, and a few reminders about how to use these investmen…

Active ETFs: The Next Big Thing — or the Next Big Bust?

Active exchange-traded funds — a sort of hybrid between a regular ETF and a mutual fund — were supposed to give investors the best of both worlds. But these newfangled ETFs have so struggled to find their place. Some pros, ho…

Investing in Your 20s: How to Get Started

A 20-something shouldn’t have the same asset allocation as a retiree. Here’s how to align your age and risk profile.
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