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Scottrade – Stock Watch Lists and Portfolio Features
July 28th, 2009
Learn the features and functionality of the Watch List & Portfolio feature of Scottrade’s Trading Web Site. We will show you how to create a Watch List of stocks that you are interested in and how to use the Virtual Portfolio feature to track your Gains and Losses in real time and to test virtual trading strategies.
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What exactly is a mutual fund, and how do I invest in one?
June 1st, 2009
I have some settlement money that I would like to invest in something that will yield good return. Everyone tells me to put it in a mutual fund. Can someone explain to me what exactly a mutual fund is? Will I be able to cash it out whenever, or do I have to keep it in for a certain number of years? Can I buy a mutual fund through Scottrade? What’s the best mutual fund?