Hot Links Articles
Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds
August 2013 by AAII Staff
Where to find prospectuses and performance information for ETFs.
August 2013 by AAII Staff
Where to find prospectuses and performance information for ETFs.
Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds
August 2012 by AAII Staff
Where to find data as well as prospectuses and other reports on ETFs.
August 2012 by AAII Staff
Where to find data as well as prospectuses and other reports on ETFs.
Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds
August 2011 by AAII Staff
General websites and fund sponsor sites where you can find ETF prospectuses, performance information, tracking error and other reports.
August 2011 by AAII Staff
General websites and fund sponsor sites where you can find ETF prospectuses, performance information, tracking error and other reports.
Analyzing Stock and Sector Price Momentum
June 2011 by Joe Lan
These charting and ETF sites can help you analyze stock and sector price momentum.
June 2011 by Joe Lan
These charting and ETF sites can help you analyze stock and sector price momentum.
Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2010 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market & trading information as well as fact sheets on ETFs and ETNs.
October 2010 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market & trading information as well as fact sheets on ETFs and ETNs.
Economic Data Sources
September 2010 by AAII Staff
Where to find the key data to watch for signals about trends in the economy.
September 2010 by AAII Staff
Where to find the key data to watch for signals about trends in the economy.
Valuing Your Gold & Resources for the New IRA Rules
January 2010 by
Where to go if you want to take advantage of the rise in gold prices and sell your unwanted gold jewelry, or calculate an updated value to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage. Also, links to help answer your questions about the new Roth IRA conversion rules.
January 2010 by
Where to go if you want to take advantage of the rise in gold prices and sell your unwanted gold jewelry, or calculate an updated value to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage. Also, links to help answer your questions about the new Roth IRA conversion rules.
On-Line Tax Information and Tax Filing Sites
December 2009 by
The Web provides many resources for getting free tax information, plus there are a number of Web sites that offer free on-line tax preparation services.
December 2009 by
The Web provides many resources for getting free tax information, plus there are a number of Web sites that offer free on-line tax preparation services.
Web Sites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2009 by AAII Staff
You can get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds from several comprehensive financial Web sites, as well as the Web sites of the ETF marketers and sponsors.
October 2009 by AAII Staff
You can get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds from several comprehensive financial Web sites, as well as the Web sites of the ETF marketers and sponsors.
Reverse Mortgages
August 2009 by AAII Staff
Older homeowners looking for ways to raise current income may consider tapping into their home equity by using a reverse mortgage.
August 2009 by AAII Staff
Older homeowners looking for ways to raise current income may consider tapping into their home equity by using a reverse mortgage.
Medicare Health Insurance Coverage
July 2009 by AAII Staff
Do you need help understanding Medicare benefits? These Web sites offer the best information relating to basic coverage issues, benefits offered, how to enroll, how to choose your options and how to compare plans.
July 2009 by AAII Staff
Do you need help understanding Medicare benefits? These Web sites offer the best information relating to basic coverage issues, benefits offered, how to enroll, how to choose your options and how to compare plans.
Web Sites for Investing on the Go
June 2009 by AAII Staff
Many investors are now turning to their Web-enabled mobile devices--such as a BlackBerry, cell phone or PDA--to access the latest price data on the go. A list of the mobile-based sites where you can get connected.
June 2009 by AAII Staff
Many investors are now turning to their Web-enabled mobile devices--such as a BlackBerry, cell phone or PDA--to access the latest price data on the go. A list of the mobile-based sites where you can get connected.
Checking Insurance Company Safety
May 2009 by AAII Staff
How can you evaluate the financial health of an insurance company? One approach is to check the financial safety ratings that have been assigned to the company by one of the ratings agencies.
May 2009 by AAII Staff
How can you evaluate the financial health of an insurance company? One approach is to check the financial safety ratings that have been assigned to the company by one of the ratings agencies.
How to Check Out a Broker On-Line
February 2009 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites that provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
February 2009 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites that provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
Monitoring Bank Safety Online
January 2009 by AAII Staff
Even in the face of a bank failure, investors have some protections.
January 2009 by AAII Staff
Even in the face of a bank failure, investors have some protections.
Web Sites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2008 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds, as well as how to find prospectuses and other fund reports on-line.
October 2008 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds, as well as how to find prospectuses and other fund reports on-line.
Commodities Trading
May 2008 by AAII Staff
For those interested in directly investing in the commodities market, there are many Internet resources to help you analyze, pick and track your investments.
May 2008 by AAII Staff
For those interested in directly investing in the commodities market, there are many Internet resources to help you analyze, pick and track your investments.
Mortgage and Refinancing Tips
April 2008 by AAII Staff
Web sites that can help you understand the issues involved in home mortgages include free advice, tips and calculators.
April 2008 by AAII Staff
Web sites that can help you understand the issues involved in home mortgages include free advice, tips and calculators.
Web Sites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2007 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds, as well as prospectuses and other fund reports.
October 2007 by AAII Staff
Where to get up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds, as well as prospectuses and other fund reports.
Getting an Options Education Online
August 2007 by AAII Staff
In the past, options primarily covered equities—in other words, the underlying instrument was a stock. But the option universe has expanded immensely. Where to go online to learn more.
August 2007 by AAII Staff
In the past, options primarily covered equities—in other words, the underlying instrument was a stock. But the option universe has expanded immensely. Where to go online to learn more.
Real-Time Stock Data
July 2007 by AAII Staff
Over the past two and a half years, real-time data has become much more prevalent--albeit, usually at additional cost.
July 2007 by AAII Staff
Over the past two and a half years, real-time data has become much more prevalent--albeit, usually at additional cost.
In-Depth Information on Major Market Indexes
June 2007 by AAII Staff
Index fund investors are faced wtih a huge variety of indexes to choose among. To find out more about the various underlying market indexes, check out the sites listed here.
June 2007 by AAII Staff
Index fund investors are faced wtih a huge variety of indexes to choose among. To find out more about the various underlying market indexes, check out the sites listed here.
Tracking Company Webcasts
May 2007 by Cara Scatizzi
More and more companies are offering on-line broadcasts of shareholder meetings, quarterly and annual earnings releases, company announcements, press releases and much more.
May 2007 by Cara Scatizzi
More and more companies are offering on-line broadcasts of shareholder meetings, quarterly and annual earnings releases, company announcements, press releases and much more.
How to Check Out a Broker
February 2007 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites and provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
February 2007 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites and provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
Web Sites for Corporate Events & Activities
January 2007 by AAII Staff
Corporate announcements can have a dramatic impact on a stock’s price, with positive announcements providing significant price boosts and negative news causing the price to fall. Where to go on-line to keep track of these events.
January 2007 by AAII Staff
Corporate announcements can have a dramatic impact on a stock’s price, with positive announcements providing significant price boosts and negative news causing the price to fall. Where to go on-line to keep track of these events.
Web Sites for Closed-End Funds
November 2006 by AAII Staff
Information on closed-end funds is far more limited than their more popular relatives, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Nonetheless, there are several Web sites that offer comprehensive information specifically related to closed-end funds that are available to the public for free.
November 2006 by AAII Staff
Information on closed-end funds is far more limited than their more popular relatives, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Nonetheless, there are several Web sites that offer comprehensive information specifically related to closed-end funds that are available to the public for free.
Lost and Found on the Internet
August 2006 by AAII Staff
Find out how to search for unclaimed property and how to reclaim lost assets from federal government agencies.
August 2006 by AAII Staff
Find out how to search for unclaimed property and how to reclaim lost assets from federal government agencies.
Professional Designations and What They Mean: On-Line Sources
July 2006 by AAII Staff
Find out what the designations that investment professionals use stand for and who confers them.
July 2006 by AAII Staff
Find out what the designations that investment professionals use stand for and who confers them.
Hedge Funds On-Line
June 2006 by AAII Staff
Most on-line performance data on hedge funds is available only to subscribers and extremely expensive. However, there are some sites that provide free hedge fund industry information, and others that give regulatory information and cautions for investors.
June 2006 by AAII Staff
Most on-line performance data on hedge funds is available only to subscribers and extremely expensive. However, there are some sites that provide free hedge fund industry information, and others that give regulatory information and cautions for investors.
401(k) and 403(b) Investing Web Sites
May 2006 by AAII Staff
Employees of companies both large and small have seen the traditional pension plan gradually replaced by defined-contribution plans. Where to look on-line for information to help you make the most of your retirement plan.
May 2006 by AAII Staff
Employees of companies both large and small have seen the traditional pension plan gradually replaced by defined-contribution plans. Where to look on-line for information to help you make the most of your retirement plan.
College Financing On-Line
April 2006 by AAII Staff
Where to find the information you need on college savings plans and financial aid programs.
April 2006 by AAII Staff
Where to find the information you need on college savings plans and financial aid programs.
How to Check Out a Broker
February 2006 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites that provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
February 2006 by AAII Staff
Broker information on the Web can be divided into two camps: Sites that provide disciplinary or background information about a broker or firm, and sites that provide customer evaluations of brokerage firms.
How to Find Contrarians on the Web
January 2006 by Cara Scatizzi
Where you can get advice and educational information about contrarian investing.
January 2006 by Cara Scatizzi
Where you can get advice and educational information about contrarian investing.
Web Sites for IPOs
November 2005 by AAII Staff
The Internet can keep you informed about IPOs, offering everything from IPO descriptions and pertinent dates to follow-up data on how the stock performs after the first day of trading.
November 2005 by AAII Staff
The Internet can keep you informed about IPOs, offering everything from IPO descriptions and pertinent dates to follow-up data on how the stock performs after the first day of trading.
Web Sites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2005 by AAII Staff
Where to find up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds.
October 2005 by AAII Staff
Where to find up-to-date market and trading information on exchange-traded funds.
Where to Find Earnings Revisions on the Internet
August 2005 by AAII Staff
Web sites where you can get updates on analyst consensus earnings estimates and their revisions.
August 2005 by AAII Staff
Web sites where you can get updates on analyst consensus earnings estimates and their revisions.
Web Sites for Screening Mutual Funds
July 2005 by Cara Scatizzi
A list of Internet sites that offer free mutual fund screening to help you locate funds that meet your specific criteria.
July 2005 by Cara Scatizzi
A list of Internet sites that offer free mutual fund screening to help you locate funds that meet your specific criteria.
Long-Term Care Information on the Web
May 2005 by AAII Staff
Sites you can turn to for information on long-term care insurance, including guides to buying a policy and useful information on long-term care services.
May 2005 by AAII Staff
Sites you can turn to for information on long-term care insurance, including guides to buying a policy and useful information on long-term care services.
How to Check Out a Broker
February 2005 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where can you get background information and ratings on discount brokers? Visit these Web sites to check a broker's disciplinary history or see what others think of a broker's services.
February 2005 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where can you get background information and ratings on discount brokers? Visit these Web sites to check a broker's disciplinary history or see what others think of a broker's services.
Web Sites for Optimizing Your Portfolio
January 2005 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Through proper diversification, risky assets can be combined to achieve higher returns without taking on additional risk. Now Web sites offer portfolio optimizers, which are asset allocation models to help you select the right combination.
January 2005 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Through proper diversification, risky assets can be combined to achieve higher returns without taking on additional risk. Now Web sites offer portfolio optimizers, which are asset allocation models to help you select the right combination.
Web Sites for Economic Data
November 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: What you can find at the Federal Reserve Board Web site and other on-line sources for economic statistics.
November 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: What you can find at the Federal Reserve Board Web site and other on-line sources for economic statistics.
Web Sites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to go on-line to find information and reports on exchange-traded funds, including SDPRs, HOLDRS, and BLDRs.
October 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to go on-line to find information and reports on exchange-traded funds, including SDPRs, HOLDRS, and BLDRs.
Websites for Exchange-Traded Funds
October 2004 by AAII Staff
Where to find prospectuses and other fund reports online.
October 2004 by AAII Staff
Where to find prospectuses and other fund reports online.
Web Sites for Insider Trading
August 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to go on-line to get up-to-date information on the trading activity of corporate insiders.
August 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to go on-line to get up-to-date information on the trading activity of corporate insiders.
Hedge Fund Sources On-Line
July 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to find information and performance figures on hedge funds on the Internet.
July 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: Where to find information and performance figures on hedge funds on the Internet.
529 Savings Plans Info On-Line
June 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: A guide to Web sites that review and rate 529 college savings plans, provide listings of available plans with details, and explain 529 plans in general.
June 2004 by AAII Staff
Hot Links: A guide to Web sites that review and rate 529 college savings plans, provide listings of available plans with details, and explain 529 plans in general.
Retirement Spending Calculators
May 2004 by AAII Staff
Where can you turn for a quick estimate of how much of your retirement savings you can safely spend each year? A look at the investing websites with retirement spending calculators.
May 2004 by AAII Staff
Where can you turn for a quick estimate of how much of your retirement savings you can safely spend each year? A look at the investing websites with retirement spending calculators.
Where to Get Investment Information on Emerging Markets
April 2004 by AAII Staff
Web sites that provide information on foreign markets classified as emerging, including economic and business statistics and major exchanges and indexes.
April 2004 by AAII Staff
Web sites that provide information on foreign markets classified as emerging, including economic and business statistics and major exchanges and indexes.
How to Check Out a Broker
February 2004 by AAII Staff
Where can you get background information and ratings on discount brokers? Visit these Web sites to check a broker's disciplinary history or see what others think of a broker's services.
February 2004 by AAII Staff
Where can you get background information and ratings on discount brokers? Visit these Web sites to check a broker's disciplinary history or see what others think of a broker's services.