On September 28th, Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (FRN), announced CEO John L. Cutter had resigned. It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Cutter had been forced out. I mention the possibility that Mr. Cutter was forced out, because Friendly’s largest shareholder, Sardar Biglari, included this disclosure in a recent 13-D: “The Reporting Persons have consulted with the Chairman of the…
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Is An Index Mutual Fund The Best Choice For Long Term Investing
Do you believe that the world economy will grow? Do you believe that US economy will grow? I do. The major stock indexes are indicators of economy grow. You can make money use this opportunity buying index funds. Investing into index mutual funds is easy, interesting, and profitable. It takes 5 minutes every month! If you are long-term investor, index…
Historic Stock Prices What Can You Learn From The Stock Market S History
With the popularity of the stock market today, many people are wondering about the historic stock prices and what that signals for future investments. Here’s a brief synopsis of the general trend of the market since it’s inception, and the method you should use to invest your money in the future. The stock market has historically averaged a 12% overall…
Market Risk Not To Be Ignored Or Overlooked
The first of a two part article…. Fund managers, whether they be equity or bond traders, know all too well that returns are not simply a result of their asset selection prowess. Many external factors come into play. But what are the issues facing the professional money manager. Commodity Trading Advisor, Genuine Trading Solutions of Toronto, find not all fund…
Is An Interest Only Mortgage A Good Idea
If you are looking for a home but you know that paying a mortgage will be a severe drain on your finances, then perhaps you should look at getting an interest only mortgage. If you are unsure about what an interest only mortgage is and how it can help you, then this article can provide you with some useful tips…
Using Discounted Closed Ended Funds Designed To Increase Income And Reduce Risk
Currently focuses on: Cohen & Steers Select Utility Fund (nyse: UTF) Its investment objective is to achieve a high level of after-tax total return through investment in utility securities. In pursuing total return, the Fund equally emphasizes both current incomes, consisting primarily of tax-advantaged dividend income, and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80%…
International Investing Why It Makes Sense
Of the world’s 40,000 publicly traded companies, 77 percent are located abroad, a pretty good sign that there are compelling investment opportunities outside the United States. Viewed another way, 51 percent of the world’s $38 trillion total market capitalization belongs to the international arena. U.S. mutual funds hold $491 billion in overseas investments. With so many potential investments outside the…
4 Advantages Of Mutual Fund Investing
Mutual funds have grown in popularity over the last few years to the point where it’s harder to find an investor who is not using mutual funds than one who is. The popularity of mutual funds is no surprise when you consider that they are one of the easiest investments to use and require very little knowledge of the financial…
Becoming A Millionaire Is Easy
Every year, thousands of new graduates receive their degrees from colleges and universities across the United States and enter the workforce. When you get your first job, you might be inclined to focus on salary and advancement opportunities and ignore that “boring” stuff about your new employer’s 401(k) plan. Hey, wake up! Pay attention! That’s your future. It’s widely known…
International Investing It Makes Sense
Of the world’s 40,000 publicly traded companies, 77 percent are located abroad, a pretty good sign that there are compelling investment opportunities outside the United States. Viewed another way, 51 percent of the world’s $38 trillion total market capitalization belongs to the international arena. U.S. mutual funds hold $491 billion in overseas investments. With so many potential investments outside the…