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What are ETFs and why is the Fed pouring billions into them?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 12, 2020
The Federal Reserve is prepared to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate bond ETFs to support businesses, and make it possible for these businesses to borrow during the Coronavirus downturn.
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First, brokerages cut commissions. Now they may be bulking up.

by Justin Ho
Nov 21, 2019
Charles Schwab is reportedly in talks to buy rival TD Ameritrade. Merging could help make up for cutting trading fees to zero.
Charles Schwab is reportedly considering merging with TD Ameritrade.
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Rebalancing the S&P 500 means a whole lot of trades

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 15, 2019
Friday was one of the four times a year when the S&P 500 rebalances itself. This means that some stocks leave this index and some come in. This also means that all the indixes and exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 (and there’s many) have to also rebalance themselves to reflect the changes. S&P […]
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Introducing exchange-traded funds with 'biblical values'

by Mark Garrison
Mar 7, 2017
The companies that are being screened out include those that are vocal about lesbian, gay and transgender issues.
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Final Note

Tweets to determine certain stock values

by Adriene Hill
Oct 15, 2015
The apocalypse is nigh.
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They're a hot investment, but are ETFs safe?

by Mark Garrison
Aug 31, 2015
The infrastructure behind these funds may not be keeping up with their growth.
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Nashville tries to boost civic pride with an investment fund

by Blake Farmer
Aug 27, 2014
Having a single share is like buying stock in all of Nashville's public companies.
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What the heck does ETF stand for? An explainer

by Paddy Hirsch
May 27, 2014
Why investing in ETFs can be like playing with fire.
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The best way to own TIPS

by Chris Farrell
Mar 5, 2012
Are there any disadvantages to purchasing TIPS through something like Fidelity's Inflation Protected Bond (FINPX) for my Roth IRA? Or would it be a better idea to just purchase TIPS directly from the Treasury? Thanks, Danny, Davis, CA
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