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2019 BetterInvesting National Convention Holiday Pricing Special Ends Feb. 17, 2019: Register Today to Save $100

On January 23, 2019 By BetterInvesting, Educating Investors Since 1951
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Please join us at the 68th Annual BetterInvesting National Convention (BINC), May 16-19, 2019 in Chicago. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, wondering about your retirement plan at work or don’t know the first thing about investing, the lineup of speakers and presentations will provide you with the tools, ideas and information you need [...]

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Free BetterInvesting Webinar on Sept. 14, 2017, Explains Your Retirement Account Options as You Count Down to Quitting Time

On September 7, 2017 By BetterInvesting, Educating Investors Since 1951
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Join BetterInvesting for a free webinar, “6 Retirement Account Options Every Retiree Must Know,” on Sept. 14, 2017, at 8:30 P.M. EDT.

In this session of the BetterInvesting Guest Speaker Series, Christi Powell, owner of Falcon Financial of Oklahoma, LLC, and a BetterInvesting volunteer will help you answer questions about your retirement accounts. Now [...]

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Fund Mergers on the Rise

On November 1, 2016 By Craig Guillot, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
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Recent trends point to more consolidation in the mutual fund industry, and analysts say it could be a mixed bag for investors. Pressured by declining performance and high fees, many active funds are entering into mergers and acquisitions to reduce costs and expand their expertise.

As more fund companies consolidate, analysts say investors will [...]

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Save $150 With the BINC 2017 Summer Special — but This Great Deal Ends Sept. 30

On September 21, 2016 By BetterInvesting, Educating Investors Since 1951
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The 66th annual BetterInvesting National Convention (BINC) is making its way to Cincinnati on May 17-21, 2017.  The event will be held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza located in the heart of downtown, a beautiful art deco masterpiece surrounded by shops, restaurants, parks, breweries, sports stadiums and much more.

Now is the [...]

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The MoneyShow Orlando: Join Top BetterInvesting Speakers at the Event’s 35th Anniversary in Florida

On January 28, 2016 By BetterInvesting, Educating Investors Since 1951
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From March 2-5, The MoneyShow Orlando will mark its 35th anniversary and BetterInvesting’s CEO Kamie Zaracki and Doug Gerlach, president of ICLUBcentral, will be on hand to celebrate and share a wealth of investing tips.

Register here for the free event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which includes more than 150 educational [...]

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SEC, Fund Companies Question Trading Risks for ETFs

On November 18, 2015 By Craig Guillot, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
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Because they trade just like stocks, some investors are using exchange-traded funds as speculative investments, while others are placing stop-loss orders in an attempt to limit their downside. Both strategies proved to be costly for many investors during the recent flash crash on Aug. 24 when ETF share prices nosedived to values well below [...]

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NextShares’ ETF/Mutual Fund Hybrid: Better Mousetrap or Rubber Nail?

On October 21, 2015 By Craig Guillot, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
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Although investors have long held mutual funds as the core holdings in their portfolio, they’ve made a big shift toward exchange-traded funds in recent years as they seek lower expenses. Yet the tradeoff has been that those lower costs come at the expense of active management.

A new structure set to hit the market [...]

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The Closed-End Fund Market Shrinks

On August 11, 2015 By Craig Guillot, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
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The closed-end fund market is clearly changing. Between 2011 and July 2015, the number of CEFs had fallen 20% from 700 to only 565, according to Morningstar data. The growing exchange-traded fund market may be capturing some investors who may otherwise eye CEFs. During the same period, the number of ETFs on the market [...]

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