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The Anatomy of an Index
The Anatomy of an IndexDid you know that over $20 trillion in assets are indexed or benchmarked to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index, including over $13 trillion in indexed assets?1,2The S&P 500 is ubiquitous – we see it on the...
Read MoreTypes of Stock Market Analysis
Types of Stock Market AnalysisThere is no shortage of analysis for anyone interested in investing. A search for the term "stock market analysis" will bring up millions of results on your favorite search engine.The majority of stock...
Read MoreDiversification, Patience, and Consistency
Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has some application to investing. Over time, certain...
Read MoreMutual Funds vs. ETFs
The growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been explosive. In 2006, there were less than 1,000; by 2024, there over nearly 10,000 investing in a wide range of stocks, bonds, and other securities and instruments.1 At first glance,...
Read MoreA Primer on Dividends
When looking for income-generating investments, some investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. When a company makes a profit, that money can be put to two uses: It can be reinvested in the business.It can be paid out to the...
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