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Joshua's Beginner's Investing Blog June 2003 Archive

By Joshua Kennon, About.com Guide to Beginner's Investing since 2001

A few good decisions...

Friday June 27, 2003
If you had purchased one share of Coca-Cola when it went public in 1919, you would, through stock splits and dividend reinvestment, be a millionaire. It only takes one ... Read More

Capital Gains Tax Holding Periods

Monday June 23, 2003
I'm surprised by how many investors don't give capital gains taxes any consideration when buying or selling an investment. Did you know, in some cases, waiting just a few ... Read More

The Truth About Insider Trading

Friday June 20, 2003
Almost everyone is aware of the Martha Stewart - ImClone insider trading scandal. Despite all of the media coverage, you may still be unsure of what insider trading is and ... Read More

The Board of Directors - Responsibility, Role and Structure

Thursday June 19, 2003
Mention the phrase "corporate board of directors" to the average investor, and they are likely to conjure up images of nicely dressed men and women standing around a mahogany table, ... Read More

Dividend Tax - The Political Debate

Wednesday June 18, 2003
In recent weeks, Republicans and Democrats have been battling over the taxation of dividends. Whether or not you are interested in politics, the outcome could ultimately have a huge ... Read More

4 Great Ways to Find Investing Ideas

Wednesday June 18, 2003
One of the things I've discovered during my years as an investing guide is that most new investors struggle with finding investment ideas for their portfolio. The great thing ... Read More
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