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☆ 5 financially independent individuals and couples share the book that changed their investment strategy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When you invest in an index fund, you're essentially buying a basket of stocks that represents a broad market or theme. "That book makes a really good case for index funds." They own the Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares Fund (VFIAX), the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (ETF, VGT), and the Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (ETF, FTEC). Note that ETFs, like index funds, offer an easy way to diversify and bundle several securities into one investment. Since index funds are passively managed, they typically have lower costs than actively managed funds — and, historically, they outperform active funds.

Persons: Carl, Mindy Jensen, JL Collins, Mindy, it's, They're, Collins, Jamila, Ali, Josh Lupo, Josh, Jack Bogle, Warren Buffett Organizations: Business, Independence, Apple, Microsoft, IRA, FIRE, Fund, Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF, Fidelity Locations: American

☆ A couple that grew their portfolio by $4 million in 11 years explain how they invest their money, including the individual stocks they own
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

They'd been smart with their money, Carl had maxed out his 401(k) every year, and they'd made money flipping homes. With a specific early retirement goal in mind, however, they revamped their investment strategy — and they started seeing results. He and Mindy, who works part-time as a podcast host for BiggerPockets, have grown their investment portfolio from $586,000 in 2013 to $4.6 million in 2024. "Almost all of our new money goes to index funds at this point in our life." Courtesy of Carl and Mindy JensenAs for general investing advice, "If they want to be completely passive, they should do index funds," said Carl.

Persons: Carl Jensen, —, weren't, They'd, Carl, maxed, they'd, Mindy, Carl Jensen They're, who's, I'm, Let's, we're, we've, Collins, Jensen, Mindy Jensen Organizations: Independence, Business, Google, Vanguard, Fund, Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF, Fidelity, MLS Locations: Longmont , Colorado, It's, Colorado

☆ Investors can't get enough of tech stocks even as they dominate the S&P 500
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As megacap tech stocks continue to fuel the rally on Wall Street, investors appear to be betting even more heavily that the big run for those market leaders will continue. Between the start of December and Feb. 2, tech sector funds brought in about $5.2 billion — more than double the next closest sector — according to Strategas. In fact, cumulative flows into all other sector funds combined have been net negative over the past three months. Not all tech sector funds will include every member of the Magnificent 7. The biggest health care sector funds on the market include the Health Care Select SPDR Fund (XLV) and the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) .

Persons: Todd Sohn, " Sohn, Sohn's, Chris Verrone, Verrone Organizations: Nvidia, Vanguard Information Technology, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Health Care

☆ A 27-year-old investor who's building a retirement portfolio of $2 million in 8 years shares the 3 index funds he's betting on, including one with an over 500% return in the last 10 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

So far, he has accumulated $47,400 in a brokerage account and another $72,774 in a retirement account, according to records viewed by Insider. His top 3 favorite index fundsA majority of his retirement account sits in index funds. One of his top holdings is the Vanguard 500 Index Fund ETF (VOO), which tracks the S&P 500. The second index he holds that is tied in ranking is the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (VGT). Finally, his third-largest holding is the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (VUG).

Persons: Austin Hankwitz, TikTok, Hankwitz, Roth, I've Organizations: Vanguard, Companies, Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Broadcom, Index Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, VGT

☆ This massive tech ETF just hit a new record high, but investors are still on the sidelines
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The excitement around artificial intelligence and the surprisingly strong U.S. economy has pushed one major tech ETF to a new all-time high, even as many investors remain skeptical of this year's rally. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) closed at $178.24 per share on Monday, setting a new record high. So that strength is being reflected with the sector at a new high," Strategas ETF strategist Todd Sohn said in an email. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) , which has nearly $54 billion in assets under management, has also seen outflows this year. The iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) has brought in cash but still trails in overall assets with less than $14 billion.

Persons: Todd Sohn Organizations: Federal Reserve, Big Tech, Tech, Nasdaq, Vanguard Information Technology, Technology Locations: U.S

☆ Investors shifted into these gold and small-cap ETFs this week
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) raked in more than $1 billion of inflows over the past week through Thursday's close, according to FactSet. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) was another successful fund, pulling in about $270 million. Those flows are a notable contrast to the market's performance this week, where large tech stocks outperformed. Both gold and the Russell 2000 have fallen slightly in May, so the inflows could reflect investors buying a dip. ETF fund flows are not always a perfect gauge for what investors are betting on.

☆ 3 ETFs to buy if earnings confirm the bottom is in for tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The tech earnings season will hit its stride after the bell on Tuesday, with Alphabet and Microsoft reporting. There have been five straight weeks of inflows for tech funds, and eight for communications services funds, according to Bank of America. Most ETFs are market-cap weighted, meaning that the large tech names that are already present in most investors' portfolios have a big impact on the funds. One way to mitigate this is an equal-weighted ETF, like Invesco's S & P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (RYT). Some stocks typically thought of as "tech" names, such as Meta Platforms, are classified by some firms as communications services or consumer discretionary and are not always included in information technology ETFs.

☆ Goldman Sachs shares the 2 stock market sectors that have historically outperformed the most in the 2 months following midterm elections — and the best area of the market to put your money if Republic
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Midterm elections in the US are just three weeks away. Usually, midterm elections that are just three weeks out are relatively high up on investors' list of concerns as uncertainty swirls around future regulation and fiscal policy. In the 12 months following midterm elections, the S&P 500 has historically risen 17%. "Since 1932, the 12 months following midterm elections have historically been the strongest year for equities in the four-year presidential cycle," a team of strategists led by Ben Snider said in the note. Goldman SachsRegardless of the outcome, however, two market sectors have outperformed most in the two months following midterms: information technology and healthcare.

☆ Принц Лихтенштейна отрицает обвинения в убийстве самого большого медведя в Румынии
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-08 | by ( ) newsmaker.md time to read: +1 min

Принц Эммануэль фон унд цу Лихтенштейн заявил, что не убивал самого крупного медведя, водившегося на территории Румынии. xПринц Лихтенштейна рассказал, что был на охоте в Румынии, но не убивал медведя по кличке Артур. Напомним, 6 мая экологи обвинили лихтенштейнского принца Эммануэля в убийстве самого крупного медведя, водившегося на территории Румынии. По данным организации, в начале этого года принц Эммануэль фон унд цу Лихтенштейн прибыл в Румынию и за €7 тыс. В министерстве окружающей среды Румынии заявили, что начали расследование инцидента.

Persons: Эммануэль, Артур, Эммануэль фон Locations: Лихтенштейн, Румыния, Лихтенштейна, Ковасна, Ождула

☆ Экологи обвинили принца Лихтенштейна в убийстве самого большого медведя в Румынии
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-06 | by ( ) newsmaker.md time to read: +1 min

Экологи обвинили лихтенштейнского принца Эммануэля в убийстве самого крупного медведя, водившегося на территории Румынии. лицензию на отстрел медведей, выдаваемое министерством окружающей среды. «Артуру было 17 лет и это был самый большой медведь, которого видели в Румынии и, скорее всего, самый большой в Евросоюзе. Очевидно, что принц приехал не для того, чтобы решить проблему местных жителей, а чтобы привезти самый большой трофей и повесить его на стену. В министерстве окружающей среды Румынии заявили, что начали расследование инцидента.

Persons: Green VGT, Green, Эммануэль, Эммануэль фон, Артур, Габриэль Пэун Locations: Румыния, Ковасна, Лихтенштейн, Ождула, Евросоюз

☆ Принца Лихтенштейна обвинили в убийстве самого большого медведя в Евросоюзе, водившегося на территории Румынии
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-06 | by ( ) ru.diez.md time to read: +1 min

Принца Лихтенштейна обвинили в убийстве самого большого медведя в Евросоюзе, водившегося на территории РумынииДве неправительственные организации в сфере охраны окружающей среды обвинили принца Эмануэля из правящей династии княжества Лихтенштейн в трофейном убийстве на охоте самого крупного медведя, водившегося на территории Румынии, пишет meduza.io. По сведениям румынской НКО Agent Green и австрийской VGT, в марте принц, постоянно проживающий в Ригерсбурге в Австрии, получил от министерства окружающей среды Румынии официальное разрешение на отстрел медведицы, нападавшей на фермерские хозяйства в коммуне Ождула в исторической области Трансильвания на северо-западе страны. Однако, как утверждают активисты, вместо охоты на медведицу Эмануэль застрелил 17-летнего бурого медведя по кличке Артур, который обитал в безлюдной охраняемой местности и несколько лет находился под наблюдением экологов. В Agent Green назвали Артура, возможно, самым крупным медведем на территории Евросоюза. В министерстве окружающей среды Румынии заявили, что начали расследование инцидента.

Persons: Green VGT, Green, Принц Лихтенштейна, Эмануэль, Артур Organizations: НКО Locations: Евросоюз, РумынииДве, Лихтенштейн, Румыния, Ригерсбург, Австрия, Ождула, Трансильвания

☆ Экологи обвинили лихтенштейнского принца Эммануэля в убийстве самого крупного медведя
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-06 | by ( Mld Media Srl | Степанов Георгий | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Экологи обвинили лихтенштейнского принца Эммануэля в убийстве самого крупного медведя, водившегося на территории Румынии. купил лицензию на отстрел медведей, выдаваемую министерством окружающей среды. «Артуру было 17 лет, и это был самый большой медведь, которого видели в Румынии и, скорее всего, самый большой в Евросоюзе. Очевидно, что принц приехал не для того, чтобы решить проблему местных жителей, а чтобы привезти самый большой трофей и повесить его на стену. В министерстве окружающей среды Румынии заявили, что начали расследование инцидента.

☆ Agent Green: Cel mai mare urs din România, împușcat de către un prinț austriac într-o arie protejată din Covasna
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-05 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +5 min

Cel mai mare urs brun din România - Arthur - a fost împușcat într-o arie naturală protejată din județul Covasna, de către prințul austriac Emanuel von und zu Liechtenstein, vânător de trofee, semnalează organizațiile Agent Green și VGT (Austria). Şeful Gărzii de Mediu, Octavian Berceanu, spune că a fost declanşată o anchetă şi că, probabil, instituţia se va îndrepta către alte organe de cercetare. ”Vrem să vedem în ce condiţii a fost împuşcat exemplarul respectiv”, a declarat Berceanu. Arthur avea 17 ani și a fost cel mai mare urs observat în România și probabil cel mai mare care trăia în Uniunea Europeană, spune Gabriel Păun, președintele Agent Green. Agent Green spune că a discutat în 28 aprilie cu primarul din Ojdula și a vizitat mai multe gospodării din acest sat.

Persons: Arthur, Emanuel von und, Octavian Berceanu, Berceanu, Emanuel von und zu Liechtenstein, Gabriel Păun, Green, Agent Green, Ann, Prințul Emanuel, Gheorghe, Păun Organizations: Mediu, Uniunea Europeană, UE Locations: România, Covasna, Emanuel von und zu Liechtenstein, VGT, Austria, Emanuel von und zu, Riegersburg, Stiria, Ojdula, Europei, Berna, Statelor Membre

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