Third Quarter 2010 Issue

Update »

New Computer Investing Products

by CI Staff

This issue highlights three personal finance services, iXpenseIt, ESPlanner Basic and Financial GPS, and a trading website that may interest long-term investors. Plus, Quicktakes on new and enhanced sites and services you might want to check out.

AAII.com »

Introducing Our Site Redesign

by CI Staff

As AAII readies to launch a new version of our website, get a first look at the features and upgrades you can expect.

On the Internet »

Help With 401(k)s and 403(b)s

by CI Staff

Where to go online to find the information you need to handle your employee retirement plan.

Spreadsheet Corner »

Using a Spreadsheet to Construct Moving Averages

by Wayne A. Thorp , CFA

A spreadsheet from AAII for calculating three types of moving averages and generating buy and sell signals from them.

Feature »

Buy-and-Hold Versus Market Timing

by Wayne A. Thorp , CFA

A look at Theodore Wong’s research into building a moving average crossover system and testing it against a buy-and-hold approach.

Fundamental Focus »

Analyzing Debt Ratios

by CI Staff

The basics of debt ratios and what they can tell you about a company.

Technically Speaking »

CBOE’s Volatility Index (VIX)

by CI Staff

An explanation of the so-called “fear gauge” and how it has fared in recent years.

Comparison »

The Top Web-Based Stock Screening Services

by Wayne A. Thorp , CFA

What to look for in online services that help filter through a database of stocks to identify potential opportunities.

Editor's Outlook:
The Dot-Com Turns 25
Thought on the evolution of the Web on the 25th anniversary of the registration of the first dot-com domain name.

Messages:
What Members Are Asking On-Line
Member-to-member queries on Excel plug-ins and Captools support, plus comments on our Online Discount Brokers Comparison.