Most ETFs Track Index Returns Very Well
When you buy an index fund, you are buying a portfolio with real shares in weights that reflect a miniature version of the underlying market or index (see here and here for more). We also know that if the portfolio has the exact same stock weights as the index, not only should returns be equal,
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Read MoreDow Jones falls 1,100 points from highs in a dramatic reversal — Key factors explained
US markets staged a dramatic reversal from the post-Nvidia-result-rally to end with steep cuts on Thursday as a combination of resurfacing of the AI valuation concerns, dwindling Fed rate cut hopes and statements from some Wall Street veterans dampened the positive sentiments.
The Dow Jones fell over 1,100 points from the highs of the day to end nearly 400 points lower.
Read MoreDow closes day in the red, despite September jobs report beating expectations
The U.S. jobs report for September, delayed due to the government shutdown, was released on Thursday. It found that employers added 119,000 jobs in September, more than twice what economists predicted. Despite that, the Dow Jones finished the day in the red. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks it down.
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Read MoreDow Erases 717-Point Gain to End Lower: Stock Market Today
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Stocks shot higher out of the gate Thursday with bulls encouraged by Nvidia‘s (NVDA) earnings report and stronger-than-expected September jobs data. However, the tide quickly turned and all three main indexes were staring at stiff losses by lunchtime as the AI bellwether turned lower and odds for a December rate cut dwindled.
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Read MoreIt Just Got Easier to Work While Collecting Social Security. Here's Why.
If you’re on Social Security and working at the same time, this is excellent news.
A lot of people look forward to retirement because it means that they no longer have to report to a job. That can be very refreshing after decades of punching a clock.
But you may reach a point where you decide to work again in retirement.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is IonQ’s Meteoric Rise a Breakthrough or Bubble?
IonQ has become one of the hottest names in quantum computing. The Maryland-based firm is pioneering trapped-ion technology, which uses charged atoms to process information in ways classical computers can’t.
Since its 2021 debut, IonQ’s stock has rocketed roughly 450%, including nearly 300% over the past year. Such explosive gains raise a tough question of whether IonQ the future of computing,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Chipotle Stock Finally Cheap Enough to Bite?
After years of sizzling performance, Chipotle Mexican Grill is suddenly tasting some humble pie. The once-unstoppable restaurant stock shaved almost a quarter off its share price in just a few days, following an earnings report that showed its growth momentum cooling faster than investors expected.
At first glance, the results weren’t catastrophic, revenue still rose,
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Costco’s Secret Profit Engine
Beneath the surface, Costco isn’t just about cheap gas, hot dogs, and fancy electronics, but the financial engine is far less obvious, and far more powerful than most casual shoppers realize.
If you’re thinking about buying Costco stock, understanding these three fundamentals could change how you see the company’s long-term investment case.
Key Points
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Annual fees generate the majority of net income,