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What Are FAANG Stocks? | What Are the Types of Mutual Funds? | What Is Dividend Investing? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 22, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [What Are FAANG Stocks?]( [What Are FAANG Stocks?]( (Getty Images) The concept of FAANG stocks has been around for years and the group of mega-cap stocks that make up the acronym have created major returns for investors. [But are FAANG stocks still a good investment? Here, we tackle that question and offer some alternative tech stocks if FAANG investing isn't your thing](. [] MUTUAL FUNDS [] [What Are the Types of Mutual Funds?]( [What Are the Types of Mutual Funds?]( (Getty Images) Mutual funds are popular investments, and for good reason. They are a simple one-stop shop that can offer sophisticated strategies or diversified portfolios in a single holding. But not all mutual funds are created equal, and [knowing the different types will help you to choose the right options for your specific investing needs and goals](. If you're unclear on exactly how mutual funds work, please refer to Kiplinger's guide on how to find the [best mutual funds for beginners](. [This Company Is Already Profitable And Taking Investors]( LiquidPiston is on the brink of transforming the $400B combustion engine industry. Here’s why this is so important, and why you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to invest in LiquidPiston. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] DIVIDEND INVESTING [] [What Is Dividend Investing?]( [What Is Dividend Investing?]( (Getty Images) Dividend investing is a profitable and proven method to generate solid long-term returns. But investors must be tactical when choosing the best dividend stocks. Mark R. Hake, a chartered financial analyst, says there are several great advantages to dividend investing, especially compared to other types of investing. [He will show you the advantages and pitfalls of dividend investing and walk you through some rules on how to choose solid income-paying investments](. [] INDEX FUNDS [] [What Is an Index Fund?]( [What Is an Index Fund?]( (Getty Images) Index funds can provide you with exposure to wide swaths of the market at low costs. If you're new to investing or just want to keep it as simple and inexpensive as possible, index funds are your new best friend. [We explore what an index fund is, why you should invest in one and lastly, how to choose a fund that's right for you](. [] INTERNATIONAL ETFs [] [How to Find the Best International ETFs]( International exposure is a key element in creating a diversified portfolio to avoid home country bias, where you become overexposed to stocks domiciled in your home country. If you only invest domestically and your country experiences a recession, your entire portfolio could tank. But finding the right funds for you isn't always easy — that’s where we come in. We can help you understand the importance of international investing, how much of your portfolio should be invested internationally and how to find the best international ETFs for your portfolio. [Global ETFs 101]( [This Tech Company Is Taking Investors]( LiquidPiston is on the brink of transforming the $400B combustion engine industry. Here’s why this is so important, and why you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to invest in LiquidPiston. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] STOCK SPINOFFS [] [How Stock Spinoffs Work — And How They've Performed]( Stock spinoffs had a strong 2022, although momentum has slowed some this year. So far this year, through mid July, nine U.S. spinoffs have been completed. In theory, stock spinoffs should reward investors, but performance is mixed. A number of high-profile spinoffs are expected later this year and we tell you where you’ll find those opportunities. 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