Investing for Beginners

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2012-05-21 Beginner Investing - Book Value:

Thank you for the follow up question! Typically yes, the total book value of a company would be tangible plus intangible assets.     I hope this helps, please do not hesitate to follow up with me if I

2012-05-19 Beginner Investing - Book Value:

Randy,     Thank you for your question! Yes, I believe that you have this correct.  The typical way I have seen it calculated is to start with total shareholder value, subtract intangible assets (things

2012-05-16 Mutual Funds - How to Re-Balance with Pre-Allocated All-In-One Funds:

Interesting question.    My view is that it can help to have more funds rather than fewer funds. That way, you mitigate the danger of one of your funds blowing up and badly wounding your entire portfolio

2012-05-09 Beginner Investing - Interest Rates:

Hi Kenneth,    In general, when rates go down the value of bonds goes up and vice versa.    So, if one owned a bond index fund and the Fed raised rates, the value of the fund would tend to decrease.  

2012-05-08 Mutual Funds - Bonds & Bond Funds:

Hi Kenneth--    Yes, the bonds inside a bond fund provide the yield that investors receive. Minus the expenses of the people running the fund.    As for your second question, yes, indirectly, the interest