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Becoming a More Rational Investor

Studies have indicated that investors’ willingness to assume risk tends to rise and fall with the stock market. This article looks at how and why investors react to gains and losses given recent research in behavioral finance and neuroscience.

A Closer Look at Closed-End Funds

Most investors have a basic understanding of mutual funds, but they may not have considered that the vast majority of mutual funds are open-end funds, where shares are continuously offered by the investment company. This article presents an overview of less common closed-end funds, including the potential benefits and risks.

Libor Levels

The London Interbank Offered Rate, commonly known as Libor, has been in the news this year because of allegations that a number of banks tried to manipulate it during the 2007–2009 financial crisis. If you are not familiar with Libor, you may wonder what it is and how it might affect your own financial situation.

Following the Leading Index

The Conference Board’s Index of Leading Indicators is designed to help economists and investors assess the U.S. economic outlook for the next three to six months. Earlier this year, the research group that publishes the index replaced several outdated components with others that may be more accurate indicators in light of recent structural shifts in the U.S. economy.

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