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February 5, 2020 Mutual Funds No Comments

The Difference Between Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds

The Difference Between Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds You keep hearing about these big hedge funds making big bets on stocks, but you’re only invested in mutual funds. They both pool together money from a group of investors and manage the total chunk of … Continue reading at thestreet.com Mutual Funds Are Still Keeping Secrets […]

May 4, 2016 ETF No Comments

ASK A FINANCIAL PLANNER: ‘What’s the difference between an ETF and index fund?’

ASK A FINANCIAL PLANNER: ‘What’s the difference between an ETF and index fund?’ Certified financial planner Sophia Bera answers: What’s the difference between an ETF and index fund, and which is better? Great question. Before I delve into the specifics, let me give a little context as to why both can be good additions to […]

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Professional angels are lawyers, accountants, and doctors who want to make investments in companies that offer a service or product with which they have little experience. Their main goal of investing is to be hired by the business at the same time as consultant in their area of expertise.