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Asked by Kathleen
Answered by John Farmer
Financial Adviser in Prescott, AZ
Financial Adviser in Prescott, AZ
It's a simple process called "Dollar Cost
Averaging" where you buy a falling market in
small proportions. No one knows when the
market will turn around.
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Asked by Edna
Answered by Helen Barbre Stephens
Financial Adviser in Fort Worth, TX
Financial Adviser in Fort Worth, TX
Hi Edna,
You can't sell your securities until
you have securities to sell. Here is a link:
http://www.sec.gov/answers/lostcert.htm that
explains what you need to do...
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Asked by Kathleen
Answered by John Farmer
Financial Adviser in Prescott, AZ
Financial Adviser in Prescott, AZ
It depends on how they are being used in an
overall portfolio. The main advantage of an
ETF is that it can be traded on an exchange in
real time with instant liquidit...
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Asked by Erin
Answered by Michael Mezheritskiy
Financial Adviser in Avon, CT
Financial Adviser in Avon, CT
Good morning Erin.Thank you for your question.
Once you leave your company, you forfeit any
options that you did not vest in. however
options that you are vested for a...
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Asked by Joseph
Market capitalization refers to the size and
usually the maturity of the company. The
market is generally divided into Large, Mid
and Small cap sectors. The Large ca...
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Asked by Jessica
Hi Jessica! Sounds like you have a great
family - what a gift! As I read your question,
I hear two concerns. One - I want to grow this
money as much as possible. Two -...
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Asked by Michael
Trading is more short-term and investing is
more long-term. An example of trading would
be buying and selling a stock in a day. An
example of investing would be buyi...
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Asked by Lynn
Answered by Steve Stanganelli
CFP®, CRPC® in Amesbury, MA
CFP®, CRPC® in Amesbury, MA
Mutual funds are a tool for investing. And
like all tools they're not good or bad but
you'll be better served if you use them
correctly.
First, the basics: A mutual...
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Asked by Lynn
Answered by Tracy Scott Burke
CFP®, ChFC® in Harrisburg, PA
CFP®, ChFC® in Harrisburg, PA
Hi Lynn,
Rebalancing your 401(k) is a good
idea. As an example, assume your 401(k) has
an initial asset allocation of 50% stocks/50%
bonds. If the stock market do...
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Asked by Katie
Hi - stock options are contracts offered to
employees as compensation incentives - "work
hard and stay here - you will be rewarded".
Briefly, a stock option gives you...
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