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This ETF Has Consistently Outperformed 88% of Mutual Funds Over the Past Decade

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Finding an ETF or mutual fund that can consistently beat the market year in and year out is practically impossible. Wall Street is full of sharp minds that are often willing to share their investment insights and strategies with everyday investors through a mutual fund. But one ETF has a strong track record of returns.

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Want to Outperform 98% of Professional Mutual Fund Managers? Buy This 1 Investment and Hold It Forever.

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Professional fund managers tend to be highly educated, hard-working, and extremely smart. But it doesn't take a highly complex trading plan to come out ahead of 98% of professional mutual fund managers over the long run. However, the challenge is compounded as the fund manager starts managing more capital.

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These Are My Favorite Accounts for Building a Millionaire Retirement

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I even have favorite investment accounts, ones that can make me -- and you -- a millionaire. Here's a look at my favorite account for me and perhaps you as well -- and another favorite that's suitable for most folks. A perfect kind of fund for most people -- even according to Warren Buffett -- is an S&P 500 index fund.

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7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirees

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So far, these seven high-return, low-risk investments make the most sense to me. Money market funds A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in low-risk securities. For example, a money market fund might invest in municipal debt, corporate bonds, or Treasury bills.

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Amid Super Micro Computer's Accounting Challenges, Investors Should Never Forget This Investing Lesson

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The resignation of Ernst & Young (EY) as Super Micro Computer 's (NASDAQ: SMCI) accounting firm sent its stock reeling. Not only did its stock plunge but now investors must also contend with one of the more promising tech growth stories getting derailed by alleged accounting irregularities. million civil penalty in 2020.

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Should Your Emergency Fund Go in an Investment Account?

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Considering the amount of money involved, you might wonder if an investment account is a good place for your emergency fund. Instead of having that money sitting around in a bank account, you could invest and grow it. Your emergency fund should never go in an investment account.

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Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? 4 Tips All Retirees Should Know.

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After all, most people just don't seem to earn enough money at their jobs to amass a seven-figure account with their workplace retirement plan. Mutual fund company Fidelity reports that as of the third quarter of 2024, over 540,000 participants in the workplace retirement plans it administers were sitting on million-dollar-plus stashes.