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Index Funds and ETFs
Exchange traded funds and mutual funds that are specially designed to mirror the performance of stock market indexes such as the S&P 500
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ETFs are created when a large institution or investment bank buys a basket of securities to match the underlying investment objective of the fund. For example, a health care ETF would hold a large number of hospital, pharmeceutical , and other health care related stocks. ETFs have what are known as authorized purchasers who are broker dealers that provide liquidity to the ETF by creating and redeming shares to meet market demands of investors purchasing or selling the ETF.
What is the ticker symbol for the Baltic Dry Index?
The best place have found to track the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is on Bloomberg. It would seem that the Baltic Exchange like to keep this index somewhat under wraps and I haven't been able to use a ticker symbol like most other indexes on other trading platforms or online finance sites. See Related Links for the Bloomberg page with the daily quotes and another link for an up to date chart for the Baltic Dry Index.
On a scale of 1-10what would you rate yourself and why?
I'll just rate myself 9 because that is only my capability to talk to someone, to talk In front of many people and dealing myself to professional
Medline is a family owned company that has not been public since the 70's.
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Can you deduct the loss to your mutual fund on your income taxes?
Not unless you sold (redeemed) the fund shares. If you are still hanging onto the shares, then there is no loss to report.
When you sell the shares, you report the sale on Schedule D.
It is too late to report a 2008 loss unless you sold the shares in 2008.
What is the relationship between share market indexes and the performance of the market?
Share market indexes serve as benchmarks that reflect the overall performance of a specific segment of the stock market or the market as a whole. They are calculated based on the prices of selected stocks, providing a snapshot of market trends, investor sentiment, and economic conditions. When indexes rise, it generally indicates that the majority of stocks within that index are performing well, suggesting investor confidence and a healthy market. Conversely, a decline in indexes typically signals poor performance and can indicate economic challenges or declining investor sentiment.
What are objectives and function of sebi?
SEBI is the primary governing/regulatory body for the securities market in India. All transactions in the securities market in India are governed & regulated by SEBI.
The SEBI Governs the following
1. New Issues (Initial Public Offering or IPO)
2. Listing agreement of companies with Stock Exchanges
3. Trading Mechanisms
4. Investor Protection
5. Corporate disclosure by listed companies etc.
The SEBI is headquartered in Mumbai, India and has regional offices in the 4 metros.
The reason for creation of SEBI is to take care of these three group of people.
1. The Issuers of Securities (The companies)
2. The Investors (Us)
3. The Market Intermediaries (The brokers, DEMAT providers etc)
What is the ticker symbol for leman brothers aggregate bond index?
AGG
No. That is a mutual fund traded to follow the index.
The ticker is LBUSTRUU:IND
Good luck trying t find it however.
What was the exchange rate from US funds to Canadian funds on December 17 2008?
Town Hall mayors don't know for sure.
