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huseinrokadia - Oct 2, 2012

Could you please explain ETFs, their role in the smooth functioning of the market and why 'breaking the buck' foretells their doom?

huseinrokadia's picture
huseinrokadia - Oct 2, 2012

Could you please explain ETFs, their role in the smooth functioning of the market and why 'breaking the buck' foretells their doom?

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chart8 - Oct 1, 2012

Explain how geopolitical volatility in the Middle East affects oil prices!

Or, how the fear premium (talk of war, economic sanctions, etc.) and speculation affects the prices of oil futures!

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chart8 - Oct 1, 2012

Explain the effects of austerity on Greece!

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kbhagya - Oct 1, 2012

Thanks for your great interest in learning via sharing. I would like to understand on Impact of China's investments in USA. If China stops investing in USA,will that impact USA market ?

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rabsgcs - Sep 29, 2012

I just watched the video explaining fiscal cliff. It is simply brilliant. I'd love to see an explanation on the following personal investment topics that end in "Funds"

a) Mutual Funds
b) Stock Funds, Bond Funds, Commodity Funds, Currency Funds?
c) Exchange Traded Funds
d) Index Funds (How is an Index Calculated)
e) Hedge Funds

Thanks a ton.

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claygump - Sep 26, 2012

I'd love to see a whiteboard about Bitcoin. What is is and why it is different. And why it could very well be leaving many very much in need of a drink. [flip.... clank]

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JobCreator - Sep 25, 2012

Question: Is a tax system that rewards the so-called "investor class" with lower rates than those of us who actually create products and services the best way to build an economy with broad-based growth and opportunity?

(Back in the 1950's, when the tax rates for the wealthiest citizens were much higher, yet there seemed to be growth and prosperity for many who were not stock holders, brokers or bankers.)

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talish - Sep 24, 2012

Why does not Spain want to get involved in bond-buying program?

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