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THE ETF EXPERT: Assets Pouring into Water ETFs
By Vaughan ScullyWho would not want to own companies that produce or distribute an item that is essential for human life, exists in limited quantities, and has no known substitutes?
November 01, 2009
The Ins and Outs of Niche MarketingSelling to one specific set of prospects can be a great way to set yourself apart as an expert in your field and easily gain referrals. But how do you know which niche to target? And, once you decide, how can you get in touch with...
November 01, 2009
10 for '10: Sales tactics that work in today's worldThe meltdown happened. Then came the aftermath--investors in retrenchment mode, advisors doing damage control, everyone licking their wounds.
November 01, 2009
Pumping Out Commodity FundsFinancial advisors interested in natural resources stocks now have another commodity ETF among their choices. The Thomson Reuters/Jeffries CRB Global Commodity Index Fund (CRBQ)...
November 01, 2009
A Short History of GoldSince the dawn of civilization, gold, silver, and other precious metals have been regarded by investors worldwide as a unique store of value. Gold coins...
November 01, 2009
A Look at Top SectorsThere are many favorite sayings for avid sector investors. "Individual stocks come and go, but industry sectors never die," is one such expression. The...
November 01, 2009
The Private Venture Investment ProcessOne of the few commonalities among the thousands of VCs and angel investors is the consensus that the process of identifying an attractive private venture...
November 01, 2009
Asset AllocationBehind the Numbers, with Gail Dudack Taking a contrary position to a lot of the people she speaks with, the principal of the Dudack Research Group...