The AAII Journal
January 1999 Issue
Features »
A Close-Up on Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers
Stock Selection Strategies: While the semiconductor industry has the smarts to design great new chips, none of those designs would see the light of day without continuous advances in the semiconductor equipment industry.
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Financial Statement Analysis: A Look at the Balance Sheet
Fundamentals: The items in financial statements help measure the performance of a company and its management as well as help investors gauge the worth of the stock price. A look at balance sheet items.
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Beneficiary Designations: What to Do With a Spouse's IRA
Portfolio Strategies: The IRA distribution decision often creeps up suddenly when minimum disbnributions are required to begin. However, if your spouse has an IRA, you may get a second chance.
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The 1999 Discount Broker Survey: A Guide to Commissions and Services
Feature: Annual survey of discounters provides a comparison of commissions charged for a range of trades, as well as services offered by the firms.
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An Interview With L. Roy Papp, Portfolio Manager, Papp America-Abroad Fund
Feature: A different approach to the international route focuses on investing at home through U.S. multinational companies.
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Can Less Really Be More? Concentrating on Favorites
Mutual Funds: Does a hot stockpicker who focuses on a few dozen favorite companies have a better chance of beating the market? A look at focused funds and the double-edged sword of concentration.
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Recognizing Chart Patterns: A Guide to Spotting Price Trends
Technical Analysis: The main purpose of using stock charts is to identify trends, and trendlines are one of the simplest tools. How to spot patterns in price charts.
A Close-Up on Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers
Stock Selection Strategies: While the semiconductor industry has the smarts to design great new chips, none of those designs would see the light of day without continuous advances in the semiconductor equipment industry.
Financial Statement Analysis: A Look at the Balance Sheet
Fundamentals: The items in financial statements help measure the performance of a company and its management as well as help investors gauge the worth of the stock price. A look at balance sheet items.
Beneficiary Designations: What to Do With a Spouse's IRA
Portfolio Strategies: The IRA distribution decision often creeps up suddenly when minimum disbnributions are required to begin. However, if your spouse has an IRA, you may get a second chance.
The 1999 Discount Broker Survey: A Guide to Commissions and Services
Feature: Annual survey of discounters provides a comparison of commissions charged for a range of trades, as well as services offered by the firms.
An Interview With L. Roy Papp, Portfolio Manager, Papp America-Abroad Fund
Feature: A different approach to the international route focuses on investing at home through U.S. multinational companies.
Can Less Really Be More? Concentrating on Favorites
Mutual Funds: Does a hot stockpicker who focuses on a few dozen favorite companies have a better chance of beating the market? A look at focused funds and the double-edged sword of concentration.
Recognizing Chart Patterns: A Guide to Spotting Price Trends
Technical Analysis: The main purpose of using stock charts is to identify trends, and trendlines are one of the simplest tools. How to spot patterns in price charts.
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