When you meet with a financial advisor, they always tell you to look at the stock market and your investments over the long term. Often, a number tossed around is that a mutual fund you invest in today will return around 10% or more over the long haul, even if it has smaller returns or … Read more
The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) today announced it will hold a conference call today, Nov. 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. Eastern time (10 a.m. Central time) to discuss a new global strategic partnership. A slide presentation will be posted on the Investor Relations page of Shaw’s website at http://www.shawgrp.com approximately one hour prior to … Read more
Capitalism has been the economic system used in the United States for generations. The United States economy and lifestyle, is based on these capitalistic principles. A company that pursues a risky and dangerous business model, and is not profitable will likely close, file for bankruptcy (Chapter 7 or Chapter 11) or forced to secure new … Read more
What is a hedge fund? A hedge fund is an aggressively managed portfolio of securities set up for investors who have a net worth of over one million dollars. Investors who participate in a hedge fund must sign a letter of agreement specifying that they are knowledgeable investors and that they are aware of the … Read more
Investment vehicles are of various types of which mutual funds are perhaps the most popular. However, people are increasingly becoming aware of the specialty investment vehicles, hedge funds. How do these differ from the conventional mutual funds? If you have no idea, it is better to get a good understanding of the distinction. Ample promotion … Read more