The AAII Journal
May 2011 Issue
Editor's Note »
Editor's Note
Last August, while participating in a regulatory panel about the May 6, 2010, "flash crash," it occurred to me how little attention is given to the actual process of buying and selling securities. This is a very important, but often misunderstood, part of investing.
Stock Strategies »
How Your Buy and Sell Orders Get Filled
The type, size and timing of an order to buy or sell a security impacts if, when and at what price your transaction gets filled.
Financial Planning »
Social Security: Delay or Take the Money and Run—Act II
For most retirees, it makes economic sense to delay taking Social Security benefits until age 66.
Portfolio Strategies »
Managing the Mental Aspect of Investing
Investors should consider whether they are being influenced by a good or bad herd behavior and who is on the other side of a trade.
Investment Newsletters »
Think Twice, Even Thrice, Before Trading
A study of newsletter advisers found that most would have achieved better returns if they reduced the number of buy and sell transactions.
Portfolio Strategies »
Best Practices for Portfolio Rebalancing
A strategy that combines regular monitoring with rebalancing at certain thresholds provides a harmony between allocation goals and cost minimization.
Retired Investor »
Limiting Required Minimum Distribution Costs
Use retirement account income and transactions to lower the cost of freeing up cash for required minimum distributions.
Bonds »
Corporate Bond Analysis: What to Consider
Corporate bond investors need to look beyond yield and focus on an issuer’s character, capacity, collateral and conditions.
AAII Model Portfolios »
Model ETF Portfolio Versus Benchmark: More Diversification, Similar Returns
Real estate has been volatile, but it has added to the Model ETF Portfolio’s diversification without adversely affecting long-term performance.
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