When a mutual fund’s type is listed as a “Value” fund, what does that mean? My 401k plan offers the Sound Shore fund, which is listed as a Large-cap Value Fund. It’s been performing well this year, but as a 22-year old, I’m wondering if I should put some money in that, or [...]
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What is a “Value” fund, and how should it be used in a 401k portfolio?
Posted by admin on November 17th, 2010
What are 401k unit values and how are they calculated?
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2010
I ask because the 401k unit values for my funds are not even close to the etrade prices for a particular mutual fund. For example a $17 dollar fund appears in my John Hancock mutual fund with a unit value over $40(the closest this fund has even been is $30, a year ago and [...]
Should I re-allocate my 401k funds?
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2010
I currently have my money in a retirement fund and company stock. I want to add three other mutual funds.
Should I just stop adding to my retirement and company stock and start the new mutual funds, or should I re-allocate everything where I want it and set it up to re-balance? [...]
Is it best to keep my 401K in a money market sweep at this time, or should I start investing in mutual funds ?
Posted by admin on November 15th, 2010
Are mutual fund dividends credited in 401k accounts?
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2010
The mutual funds in our 401kl pay diveidends and capital gains.
When and if are these addied to our individiual accounts?
A Closer Look At 401K Plans
Posted by admin on November 11th, 2010
A Closer Look At 401K Plans
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Is there a predictable, periodic surge in demand (and hence price) for some popular stocks offered in 401K?
Posted by admin on November 11th, 2010
Hi.
Since contributions into retirement plans are made at certain predictable frequencies (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, etc.), there must be a surge in demand, say on the 1st of each month, etc., for some popular stocks that form a part of the holdings in a majority of mutual funds offered in such plans.
I wonder if the individual [...]
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3 Comments »Which would be better for long term growth? IRA, 401K, or Mutual Fund?
Posted by admin on November 9th, 2010
Posted in Mutual Funds News Tags: 401k, Better, Fund, Growth, Long, Mutual, Term, Would 3 Comments »Rolling 401k to Fidelity or Vanguard – what to do?
Posted by admin on November 9th, 2010
I’m 40 years old and have two 401k’s and several IRAs (traditional and ROTH). 401k A sits with Fidelity and the fees are taken care of per my former employer. 401k B sits with John Hancock.
I’m cheap – let’s get that out of the way… I don’t like fees of any sort, [...]
Rolling 401k to Fidelity or Vanguard – which one to choose?
Posted by admin on November 8th, 2010
I’m 40 years old and have two 401k’s and several IRAs (traditional and ROTH). 401k A sits with Fidelity and the fees are taken care of per my former employer. 401k B sits with John Hancock.
I’m cheap – let’s get that out of the way… I don’t like fees of any sort, and the less [...]
Cashing out my 401k Questions…?
Posted by admin on November 7th, 2010
Someone please tell me why this would be a bad idea. Because so far I see no down side.
I’m 29 years old and have $50,000 in my 401k. It holds mutual funds and has gotten good gains through last year, but averages around 7 – 9% annually.
If I were to cash out this [...]
Should I invest now or wait? Difference mutual funds and 401k?
Posted by admin on November 6th, 2010
I just became eligible to set up a 401k plan with my employer . When I looked at the %figures for 1 yr, all of them were negative % returns. (eg. -14% return). I have about 30 yrs from retirement, Should I put most of my money in aggressive funds or wait until market goes [...]
Posted in Mutual Funds News Tags: 401k, Difference, Funds, Invest, Mutual, should, wait 5 Comments »How can I invest in something besides stocks with my 401k?
Posted by admin on November 5th, 2010
I have a 401k and I have received advice to try and get out of the market but my 401k restricts me? I was told to invest in gold but they say they only allow stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Is there anyway to invest in something besides the stock market using one [...]
Penalty for exchanging frequently between bonds and mutual funds in 401k?
Posted by admin on October 30th, 2010
I want to exchange money back and forth from mutual funds to bonds and maybe even company stock in order to gain more percent return. I have my 401k through Fidelity and was wondering if there was any penalties each time I do this.
Posted in Mutual Funds News Tags: 401k, Between, Bonds, exchanging, frequently, Funds, Mutual, penalty 3 Comments »What is best kind of retirement method to get. Example IRA, 401K, Mutual Fund etc…?
Posted by admin on October 30th, 2010
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