The AAII Journal
September 2010 Issue
Editor's Note »
Editor's Note
The growing popularity of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the rise in gold prices over the past few years has raised the awareness of including commodities (metals, wheat, oil, etc.) in one's portfolio.
Features »
Vehicles for Investing: Commodities or Commodity Companies?
Commodities provide both opportunities for profit and a hedge against inflation. Find out how to invest in them.
Commodities »
Gold’s Investment Attributes
An interview with Thomas Winmill. The manager of the Midas Fund explains why gold provides protection against depreciating currencies and how to allocate your portfolio to the precious metal.
Beginning Investor »
Investment Vehicle Attributes
Learn the characteristics of the most commonly used investment vehicles.
The First Cut »
Low Price-to-Sales Ratio Stocks
Low price-to-sales ratios may identify undervalued firms sooner than price-earnings ratios.
Economic & Market Analysis »
Which Economic Indicators Matter?
An interview with Aaron Smith. Learn which data best gauges the health and the direction of the economy from a senior economist at Moody’s Economy.com.
Hot Links »
Economic Data Sources
Where to find the key data to watch for signals about trends in the economy.
Portfolio Strategies »
Capital Pains: Rules for Capital Losses
The tax code limits the deduction that can be taken for net capital losses, but it also allows losses to be offset by gains from assets other than investment securities.
Insurance Products »
Variable Universal Life: Astute Management Required
The inherent volatility of equity sub-accounts makes this a very different type of life insurance.
Stock Screens »
Stocks With High Relative Dividend Yields
This AAII.com screen identifies stocks with yields that are above their historical averages and that have histories of rising dividend payments.
- Briefly Noted
Current news items of interest to individual investors.
- Letters
Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.
- Transitions
AAII's president of 25 years steps down.
Vehicles for Investing: Commodities or Commodity Companies?
Commodities provide both opportunities for profit and a hedge against inflation. Find out how to invest in them.
AAII Tax Guide
Assess your current tax situation and plan for ways to reduce your tax liability.
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