Im invested in an ETF fund.  If one of the stocks in my fund splits, how does it affect my ETF?
970242
if all other changes are ignored, then the split of a stock will have ZERO affect on the value or the number of shares you own in the ETF.  A simple example, if it is a 2 for 1 split, then the number of shares of the company will double and (theoretically) the price will at the same time go to exactly one half of the pre-split price.\n\nps--just ignore what dehygrate is saying.  he's answering a different question!
1034247
No. It would not. Go ahead and do it. When I started I put all my money into one stock--10 shares of Household Finance.  You have to start somewhere and sometime.  Now is a better time than a month ago.   But next month might be a better time still or even next year.
652874
For every share sold, there is a share bought; \nfor every seller, there is a buyer.\nThe money that you lost might have gone to a short-seller who first sold the stock at $40 and then bought it back at $30, or it might have gone to somebody who bought the stock at $30 and will (in the future) sell the stock at $40. (By the way - the company itself might have been the buyer!)\nBottom line is that the $10 did NOT go INTO your pocket, it came OUT of your pocket!
998852
They just break down the price of the stock or fund as a percentage. If you invested 25.00 and the price of the stock is 50.00 you would have you have a 50% or a half unit. This is a common practice for mutual funds and other investing vehicles. It allows you to decide how much money you want to contribute, and they can put your total allotment to work for you, instead of having to wait until you have enough money to buy a full share or unit.
897653
Your investment is in an IRA so there won't be a taxable distribution (unless you pull the money out of the investment).  Sometimes there can be account closure fees that mutual funds may charge or the financial institution you are working with.  If you are in a bad investment, it can be worth any fee to move into a stronger investment.  Look for long-term results rather than just the past 3 or 5 years.  Good Luck.
503728
ETF's are treated as stocks for the Gov't as well as a broker charging a commission.\n\nIf a stock (or an ETF) is held for one year or more, the max Federal tax is 20%.\n\nIf held less than one year.... it's taxed as your earnings would be (usually higher than 20%).
334081
dont place all your money into one type of bond, split your money up into stocks and bonds... put your money as a medium type, not agressive, if the stock market crashes, then all your money goes...it also depends wheither your investing in a 401 k or something else, different savings plans offer all different kinds of options
716462
Your question is not clear any way I will try to tell you some thing.\n\nExample:\nIf you have purchased 200 share of face value of Rs.10/- paid @ Rs.596 per share on 1.1.2006 and if the share were splited to Rs.1/- paid on 1.6.2006, then your 200 shares will become 2000 shares on 1.6.2006 and the value of each share will become Rs.596/10= Rs.59.60 per share.  The date of purchase will remain same for all shares 1.1.2006 and not 1.6.2006. The date of actual purchase of 200 shares will apply for all 2000 shares.  O.K ????????
446681
A basket of stocks called an ETF.  Bonds don't beat inflation plus taxes (unless you buy an I-bond for your Roth IRA).
1068913
When you short a stock, you are borrowing shares from your brokerage company, who in turn usually borrows shares it is holding for customers. The shares are then sold. The brokerage firm gets the cash from the proceeds of the sale. Generally, the brokerage firm (not you, and not the clients from whom the shares were borrowed) invests these cash proceeds and keeps the interest on them. If you are a very big client (say a hedge fund) you might be able to cut a better deal.\n\nWhat you pay is: (1) commissions on the sale (2) commissions on the purchase when you close the sale and (3) any dividends paid on the stock while you are short.
864239
Say you own a share of stock valued at $100.  If the stock splits 2 for one then you now own 2 shares valued at $50 each.\n\nIf a $100 share of stock pays a dividend of 50 cents then for each share you have the company pays you 50 cents.
392826
After a stock split an investor who owns the stock would have twice as many shares (if it was a 2 for 1 stock split).  But the value of each share is cut in half.  So there is no real change in value for the investor.\n\n(Similarly for a 3 for a split: 3 times as many shares at a third of the value per share, etc.)\n\nCompanies split their stock for several reasons, not the least of which is that it improves the liquidity of their stock.  If a stock typically has low trade volume, then the same dollar amounts traded in the future would double the share volume.  Other reasons could be that small investors would be more likely to buy the stock if the price is lower, and also, if a company wants to eventually be listed on the NYSE instead of the NASDAQ, then they must have a certain minimum number of shares outstanding (as well as a certain market capitalization).\n\nHope this helps.\n\nBy the way, typically, when a company splits its stocks it is because they think they will continue to do well.  the last thing they want is for the price to fall TOO low and then later have to do a reverse split.  For this reason, following a split, some stocks may perform slightly better than normal.
629693
when you sell the shares- the gain will be either short term or long term depending on how long you held them--short term gains are taxed at ordinary income rates--long term rates at the new 15 % capital gains rate-- the mf co will send you a statement which may show some long term capital gains depending on their portfolio- usually the statement from the mf co will spell it all out, including dividends paid to you during the year- its all very simple-- the only thing you should check is how long you have had the shares- i believe the time period for long term gain is one year- double check that- if you are close to that but not there -consider holding the shares to get the very low 15 % long term capital gains tax rate- it is worth waiting for-- i am a retired CPA & CFP__good luck to you--by the way- you can also call the mf co for explanation and some advise free of charge !!
7394
This is a two prong question, that can only be answered in general terms. As long as a fund is listed on an exchange, it can be bought just as a stock by a non resident through their bank or brokerage account. Many index funds as well as Closed End Funds are listed (you can check www.morningstar.com for a complete list of ETF's). Please note that as a non resident, you may be subject to witholding tax everytime the fund pays a dividend. Ordinary Mutual Funds are regulated differently and in general cannot be bought by non residents.
197332
sounds like $63.00 is what they are worth. that is what you said. or 4 x $63.00 = $252.00 less commissions on sale. you could have a stock that has split and you might have more. provide details for a complete up to the minute analysis from your unpaid advisors at Yahoo/Answers.
862983
Generally speaking, most back end loaded mutual funds do not pay a sales charge on the appreciated portion of you shares, only on the original $10,000 purchase.\n\nMost front-end funds will charge you a 5.75% sales charge on dollar amounts under either $25,000 or $50,000 (each company is a little different).\n\nJust because you don't pay a sales charge when you buy back end loaded funds doesn't mean they are any cheaper.  They usually have higher internal costs (approximately double the front-end loaded shares).  If you do get charged a back end load, on most equity mutual funds it's 5 or 4%.\n\nRemember, most open-ended, stock based mutual funds are considered long-term investments and really shouldn't be used for a 3 month time horizon.\n\nIf you do go with ETFs (or closed end, exchange traded funds), you will definitley pay a sales charge or commission when trying to take profits.
525902
You now have 2 call options (200 shares) if it's a 2 for 1 split.  Works the same as a stock split.  More stock lower price.