Archive for February, 2007
Model Portfolios Built with ETFs (II) — The Boglehead’s Guide To Investing
This is the second part of the Model Portfolio Built with ETFs series, which convert Jonathan’s Model Portfolios into all-ETF portfolios. In this part (the first part can be found here), I looked at the four example portfolios in The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing [Amazon.com affiliate link] and examined ways to reconstruct these portfolios [...]
Got a Toys ‘R Us Calcellation Email?
Looks like Toys ‘R Us just had a hiccup.
I ordered a Fisher-Price toy this morning after seeing their free infant toy promotion ($19.99 listed price, free after the discount, $8.24 shipping). At that time, there were quite a few $19.99 toys available and I thought I got a pretty good deal.
While I was waiting for [...]
Deal: Free Fisher-Price Infant Toys at Toys ‘R Us [Expired]
Toys ‘R Us is giving away all Fisher-Price infant toys with a price of $19.99. To get the free toy, the price must be exactly $19.99 and the promotion is limited to one per customer. Shipping is not free and taxes may apply. Use the above link to see which items are eligible for this [...]
Stay Local, Trade Global
Interested in trading stocks listed on London Stock Exchange or Tokyo Stock Exchange, but don’t have an account with them due to regulatory restrictions?
So far US investors who want to access global markets can mainly invest through mutual funds offered by the domestic financial industry or individual stocks (ADRs or American Depositary Receipts) listed [...]
Firstrade to Start Charging Fees for Mutual Fund Investments
I got this email from Firstrade today, but somehow the date of the message shows February 7, 2007. While the message began with an exciting tone by saying “We are pleased to announce that Firstrade now offers over 10,000 mutual funds,” What it really wants to tell me, as well as all other investors [...]
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