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Getting back to investing basics: A 6-step program

Successful investing takes time and discipline. And unfortunately, when markets are volatile, many investors can get off track. At times like these it’s best to get back to basics. By following the six basic principles, we believe investors can improve their long-term investment success. Read more on this topic.

How we analyze Mutual Funds

One of the most often asked questions we get is how do we decide between the hundreds of different funds available to come up with our recommendations. This is a quick summary to give you some background on our philosophy, framework and methodology in selecting mutual funds for our Recommended List. Read more about this topic.

Choosing Equity Mutual Funds to Match Your Goals

Investors eager to participate in the stock market over the past few years have flocked to equity mutual funds, but many find it difficult to choose the right equity funds. The sheer number now available is bewildering. Moreover, the terminology used to describe them may be confusing. What’s the difference, for instance, between a growth fund and an aggressive growth fund? Or between an international fund and a global fund?  Read more about this topic.

Preferred Shares: An income investment you may have overlooked

Investors seeking income often limit their selection to bonds and give little or no consideration to preferred shares. They usually ignore preferreds simply because they don’t know much about them. Read more about this topic.