are funds going down or up for cancer soicety?
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Funds continue to go up. It is a shame there hasn't been a cure so far.
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Uranium companies have been hot investments for the last year. I might be a little late to jump on the band wagon. \nCheck out this link.
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Only matters for closed-end funds.  In this situation, it is possible the fund is trading above the "fair value" of the assets of the fund holdings.  Hence, you may be overpaying for the fund assets.  This is not an uncommon situation, as currently, many India and China closed-end funds are trading with a premium to their NAV.  Just be aware that premiums or discounts to the NAV is not a basis to invest in a fund.  These can occur for years.
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http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=%5EIXIC&t=my&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=
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deymond: You're right.  I didn't really bother researching the fund.  I read it as they were returning money to investors on April 28 and shutting down the fund, not closing the fund to new money.\n\nIf they're just closing the fund to new funds, that's usually a good thing.  It means they've got more money than they know what to do with and that's usually a sign of a fund that's doing well.
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You could run a contest, or you could also donate the money to a charity or fundraiser!  Lets say you know somone who died of cancer, or somethig other illness, well you could donate your money to fundraisers for that illness!  It's a great and nice thing to do.
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It would depend on the stage of cancer/if it has spread and to where.  Also complications can arise.  Depends on patient's response to treatment also.  There are many things to consider and sometimes even the doctors don't even know for sure.
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With respect to the market in general, there's been a good-sized pullback from May to the current period.  Those stocks which have suffered most are the ones which have had the largest amount of growth (precious metals, emerging markets, etc.).  Many funds not only lost all of their gains Jan-Apr, but many actually dipped into negative YTD territory.\n\nSo you have to ask yourself: is this money you have in Fidelity on a permanent downward trend or an overdue correction?  Are your losses due to the possibility that your investments at Fidelity were focused on the highest growth (and therefore most volatile and overdue for correction) funds?  What are the long-term performance records of the funds you've chosen (4 months is a drop in the bucket of time)?\n\nBasically, you can't just look at gains and losses.  You have to look specifically at the funds you've chosen, and balance them against your personal risk tolerance.  It's very likely that with the right (or wrong) combination of funds, you could have lost as much with T Rowe Price, Vanguard, Bridgeway or any number of fund families.  If you don't believe me, look at their Websites and check the fund performances.  Red ink all over the place.\n\nDon't dump funds just because they're going down or buy them just because they're going up.  How do you know you're not buying at the top or selling at the bottom?  You'll inevitably wind up buying high and selling low.  Understand why you're buying into a fund and if the circumstances that made you buy them still make sense, stick with them.  If circumstances have changed, that's the time to re-evaluate and think about selling.  Also think about selling if the assumptions you made originally were wrong.
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I've been quite successful with the Franklin Templeton family of funds. There are lots of\ndifferent funds to choose based on your risk tolerance.
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NO, no no no. It is just another site to get your money. They probably aren't doing too well, you can tell the web site is for sale.\nIt's just another link site by Grassroots.org
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Invest some of it in your future or your kids (if you have any) futures. But don't forget that we only live once. You should also enjoy some of your money. Pamper yourself some. You deserve it. We all do. If you died tomorrow at least you would go happy. We have to live life to the fullest. You know that Tim McGraw song "Live like you were dying"? But hey, do what you want to do with the money. It's your money and the choice is yours. Take care and have fun!
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True.  Unless the funds are inside of a retirement or college fund.
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it seems good to people who make financially investments.  You will notice that return on mutual funds are doing good, 401K etc.  The interest rate to borrow money is higher  now and the return on investing your money is higher which yields a win/win.
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Your a cancer rn or do you mean oncology??? Never heard of Amgen, but any pharmaceutical stock is a good stock to invest in.
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I found two websites that may be of some help to you or possibly lead you in the right direction.Patient Advocate Foundation\nwww.patientadvocate.org\nOr call: 800.532.5274\n*Provides education, legal counseling, and referrals concerning financial issues.\nCancerCare\nwww.cancercare.org\nOr call: 800.813.4673\nProvides financial assistance and referrals.\n\nPlease let me know if these do not get you help. My mother passed away in Sept from breast cancer. She waited too long to get treated and had insurance. Go figure....I wish I could help financially, but cannot. I will do whatever to help you find resources. Good luck.
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If the operation prolongs life, even by a year or two, then yes. I'd also seek a 3rd and even 4th opinion. Are you the person with the cancer? Whoever it is, I'm deeply sorry. I know what it's like to have that horrible disease in the family. You'll come to the right decision and remember, sometimes miracles do happen. The very best of luck to you and yours
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They shouldn't as long as you have another way to pay.  They are still happy to receive cash directly from patients.  Check to see if you are eligible for any government aid programs if cost is an issue.