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Joshua's Beginner's Investing Blog October 2004 Archive

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

Financial Ratios

Friday October 29, 2004
Financial ratios such as inventory turn, debt to equity, gross profit, and return on equity are one of the quickest and easiest ways to evaluate the performance of a company. ... Read More

Asset Allocation - Intro to Diversifying Between Asset Classes

Monday October 25, 2004
By diversifying assets among different types of asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate), an investor may be able to reduce risk while building long term wealth. ... Read More

Stock Dividends

Monday October 18, 2004
Many investors know about cash dividends, but few understand stock dividends. Discover what they are and why some companies choose to issue them. Read more...

Real Estate Investing Through REITs

Wednesday October 13, 2004
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs for short, allow investors to acquire a diverse portfolio of real estate assets in a tax-efficient way. Discover the benefits, and characteristics of ... Read More

Buying Stock Without a Broker

Friday October 8, 2004
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to open a brokerage account to begin investing! Discover ways to build your portfolio unconventionally. Read more...

Holding Company Depository Receipts - HOLDRs

Wednesday October 6, 2004
Want the benefits of diversification without the fees? Holding Company Depository Receipts, or HOLDRs for short, allow an investor to indirectly purchase stock in dozens of companies by making ... Read More

Asset Management Accounts

Monday October 4, 2004
Thanks to the creation of the asset management account, it is now possible for investors to combine their banking and brokerage needs. Discover the benefits of opening an asset ... Read More
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