ETFs have evolved from a small, vanilla lot to a robust cornucopia of sectors, weightings and leverages. With proper guidance, you can find the right fit.

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Of the top 50 stocks held by hedge funds, these 14 are rated a “strong sellâ€‌ by my technical parameters.

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Another reason why hedge fund returns may be lagging (in addition to high fees and turnover): Those overpaid managers are picking the wrong stocks!

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The gargantuan growth of assets going into hedge funds is far more impressive than their actual returns. Don't get reeled in by the hype.

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This week, the companies that look interesting to me are a dividend payer and a technology play.

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Some 44% of teens expect to be financially worse off than their parents. You can do a lot to prevent that from happening.

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If you're OK with a little risk, sock a bit of money away into these sky-high-yielding real estate investment trusts.

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After tightening my screen, I still found 22 stocks worth considering. Here are the best two.

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It's easy to waste your 'windfall.' Here's how to make it pay off -- and how to stop sending Uncle Sam an interest-free loan with every paycheck.

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Franchising can be a road to riches, as many who signed up with McDonald's could tell you -- but that road also is littered with numerous failures.

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These two-small cap stocks in gaming and health care software look attractive this week. Here are my targets and why I think they're stocks to buy.

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These two small caps -- in biotech and microelectronics -- have cutting-edge technology and would make great takeover targets.

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60% of Americans have less than $25,000 put away for retirement. Even at 55, you could retire with six-digit sums socked away by putting your money to work now.

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Being your own boss takes more planning to get your finances right, and you'll pay more when it comes to tax time.

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The 1099-K for reporting credit/debit card and electronic payments isn't a form you want to take lightly.

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From the obvious to the not-so-obvious, whether they're your call or your tax preparer's, these schemes will come back to bite you, so stay away!

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When a K-1 form shows up, most folks are taken by surprise -- they're often unaware that many investments put them into a partnership situation.

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Just $200 a month invested aggressively can turn into more than a million bucks in 30 years.

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Many money-saving tips require making sacrifices, but these 10 changes will save you plenty without taking a toll on your everyday life.

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PIMCO's Bill Gross is bringing his Total Return flavor to U.S. exchanges -- and there's plenty of reasons to like what TRXT will offer.

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In my recent article 5 Steps to Protect Your Portfolio, the final step I discussed was utilizing put options as insurance that any unrealized gains you have don’t turn into losses. Most investors have heard of options but often think they are just for rich folks or hedge-fund managers, who employ them for speculative purposes.…

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These days, investors can enjoy both growth and a dividend in the same stock, with telecom, utilities and health care generally offering the highest yields.

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A well-diversified porfolio is a moving target -- your mix needs to shift regularly. Here's a selection of noncorrelating assets that fit the current cycle.

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Stop-losses are easy to set, easy to monitor and can save your portfolio and your sanity if one of your stocks nosedives in this volatile market.

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The first step to reaching a profit goal is HAVING one. Here's how to calculate stock price targets -- and even plan for possible upsides and downsides.

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Proper portfolio planning will protect you through bear markets and multiply your profits once the bulls ride through. These tips can help you prepare.

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Bets on leveraged debt and Treasuries were the golden ETFs of 2011 -- here are the funds investors should buy for 2012.

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ETFs have evolved from a small, vanilla lot to a robust cornucopia of sectors, weightings and leverages. With proper guidance, you can find the right fit.

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An explosion in exchange-traded funds' popularity in 2011 sent out plenty of shrapnel. Here's how to navigate the growing minefield.

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Here are several common ways investors can be hoodwinked -- and how you can prevent that from happening.

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It's only when their "unauthorized" bets go bad that they make news. Otherwise, what the so-called rogues do is business as usual.

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"Putting cash to use" sounds nice, but there are numerous ways to do it, and investors might be surprised to see what stock buybacks actually deliver.

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Taiwan is a growing force in electronics and tech, as well as a foreign-business friendly country. These two ETFs can help aggressive investors take the reins.

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Qatar is a booming Gulf state with favorable business conditions. For investors with a strong risk tolerance, here are three ETFs to consider.

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Paraguay is among the world's fastest growers and offers a long-term play for adventurous investors. Here are two good ways to start.

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Take charge and make the right moves to prepare your finances for the year ahead.

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Here are three ways American investors can protect themselves from the debt crisis overseas.

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Here's how to play the feverish pace of M&A in the hospital sector, as big health care providers compete to get much bigger.

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Mindspeed Technologies NASDAQ:MSPD is the best tech stock to buy in 2011, and strong earnings recently prove that out.

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I’ve always loved the regional banking industry. I began my financial career working for a regional savings institution and spent almost a decade in the banking business before branching out into securities. And in my first job as a security analyst, my primary focus was the banking industry. During those years, I learned a lot…

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Mindspeed Technologies NASDAQ:MSPD stock is up 35% in 2011, and remains one of the best semiconductor stocks to buy.

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Mindspeed NASDAQ:MSPD earnings and profits show once again that this top tech stock is one of the best investments of 2011.

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Mindspeed Technologies (NASDAQ:MSPD) is one of the top stocks to buy in 2011 according to investment advisor Nancy Zambell.

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After buyouts and acquisitions in August, cheap stocks are a good investment in September. Here are five picks.

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Here are five fundamentally strong yet undervalued companies that the mainstream investment community hasn't picked up.

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As a penny stock expert, I'm used to seeing volatility -- but last month was certainly one for the record books. While investors usually sell stocks in May because most of Wall Street is on vacation, this year the debt crisis in Europe was the fuel behind the market sell-off. And that caused the month to be the stock market's worst May since 1940 – for big blue chip stocks and penny stocks alike.

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Buying cheap stocks is a great way to build your wealth. But because cheap stocks can be much riskier than higher-priced stocks, you must learn how to separate the cheap stock bargains from the busts. Here are five red flags to look out for when buying cheap stocks.

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Since the tech stock boom and bust, many investors have shied away from Silicon Valley. Chordiant Software (CHRD) is one tech stock that not only survived the tech bust, it is thriving. Here's why.

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Buying cheap stocks is a great way to build your wealth. But because cheap stocks can be much riskier than higher-priced stocks, you must learn how to separate the cheap stock bargains from the busts. Here are five red flags to look out for when buying cheap stocks.

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By 2030, 20% of the population will be over age 65. A scary stat to be sure, since there aren't enough health care workers to go around now. Even worse: a 40% decrease in caregivers is expected in the next 20 years. Position your portfolio for profits now with these two companies that staff the health care industry.

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