Simple Stock Investing is a guide tailored for the individual investor who prefers safe investments to "thrilling" ones. By safe we don't mean of modest profits. On the contrary, we will explain why diversification and long-term investing can yield the best results, as long as they are done efficiently. In this website you will find articles and an investing guide that may assist you in achieving that efficiency. Let us be part of your self-education on how to design and manage your own portfolio of long-term diversified investments.
Welcome to your Concise Guide to Stock-Market Investments
SubscribeNo, unless you buy securities that are too risky. To make this point, investing essentials are explained. You can read this and other stock investing articles at our website.
What is Investment Performance Measurement?
Introduces total return and risk-adjusted measures, such as alpha. Measuring performance is not just a matter of observing prices!
Historical Stock Market Charts (S&P500 Index)
Shows the performance of the U.S. stock market as a whole, for the last 60 years. Dividends, inflation-adjusted data, and averages are included.
The Difference Between Mutual Funds and ETFs
Part of our step by step, stock investing guide, explains what makes an exchange-traded fund different from a mutual (open ended) one.
What are shares of stock? What do we need to know about them, to invest in equity funds?
Read about index funds: what they are and why there is a growing trend towards these kinds of investment vehicles.
CFP Requirements: How to Become a Certified Financial Planner
Describes the steps required for achieving a CFP® certification, as specified by the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.
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Investing for College Students
The inquiry of a college student who wants to invest for retirement is answered with a summary of the steps to take before diversified, long-term investing.
According to the efficient market hypothesis, it is. The article explains this theory and its implications.
Explains this performance measure for stocks, bonds and investments in general.
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