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Where can I learn more about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and DRIPS?
I’m planning on doing some investing and would prefer to do some passive investing if possible. I know about stocks and would prefer not to do them. I’ve been pretty successful with speculating on currencies and gold, but I understand that those are quite different in how they are evaluated relative to ETFs and DRIPS. That said, I would like to learn techniques to evaluate these two financial instruments (ie: mean reversion and ratio analyses techniques). Anyhow, best answer (not including investopedia or going to school) wins 10 points, thanks!
ETF’s and DRIPS
http://personaldividends.com/money/moneyenergy/drips-maybe-the-best-investment-in-the-post-market-crash-environment
http://forums.canadianbusiness.com/thread.jspa?threadID=9093&tstart=0
http://tipd.com/category/Funds-and-ETFs
http://seekingalpha.com/article/35273-the-top-dividend-paying-etfs-and-stocks
http://20somethingfinance.com/etfs-versus-index-funds-the-5-big-differences-to-consider/
http://www.fool.com/dripport/1999/dripport990810.htm
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