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Fact checked by Michael RosenstonReviewed by Charlene Rhinehart Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images ETF vs. Mutual Fund Tax Efficiency: An Overview Tax considerations for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are similar in many ways; both are taxed on dividends and capital gains distributions as well as gains resulting from market transactions. However, due to the…
Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Khadija Khartit In the U.S. political system, lobbying is par for the course. Like other interest groups, major industries and leading corporations seek to influence lawmakers. For businesses, this means presenting their case to ensure that any legislation and regulations that are passed are as favorable as possible to…
picture alliance / Getty Images The widely followed Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is the standard by which stock market performance in the U.S. is often measured, as it tracks 500 of the largest and most stable publicly traded companies in the country. The index is weighted by market capitalization, which gives more significance to companies with larger…
Fact checked by Pete RathburnReviewed by JeFreda R. Brown As fixed-income securities, agency bonds represent a safe investment and are often compared to Treasury bonds (T-bonds) for their low risk and high liquidity. But unlike Treasury bonds, which are issued only by the U.S. Treasury, agency bonds come from government agencies and corporations granted a…
Growth stocks can be a good way to build wealth. These are some of the best growth stocks for June 2025 Bloomberg/Getty Images Growth stocks are companies that investors expect to outperform industry peers or the broader market in earnings, revenue, and share price increases. Unlike more established firms, which may return these profits to…
Get the most passive income possible with these top dividend stocks Bloomberg/Getty Images Dividend stocks are shares of companies that distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders on a regular basis in the form of dividends. Dividend payments, typically distributed quarterly, can be a source of passive income for investors and a sign of…
Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Thomas J. Catalano What Are Money Market Funds? Money market funds are a type of mutual fund that invests in highly-rated, short-term debt securities. They generate income but little if any capital appreciation. Money market funds were established in the 1970s to provide a slightly higher-yielding alternative to interest-bearing…
Reviewed by Gordon ScottFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug U.S. savings bonds can be a great investment. They are safe, offer a fixed interest rate, and are not subject to state or local income taxes. Whether you received U.S. Savings Bonds as a gift from your grandparents or bought them through a payroll deduction on your…
ETFs can help investors diversify their portfolio through a single investment product Bloomberg/Getty Images Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment funds that trade on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks, and typically track an index, sector, commodity, or asset class. They offer investors diversification, as a single ETF can hold a broad mix of securities, reducing…
