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3 ETFs to Buy Instead of Popular Mutual Funds

There's nothing particularly wrong with mutual funds. The investing structure has been a tried-and-true portfolio element for decades and has allowed plenty of individual investors to grow their wealth, gain diversification benefits and save for the future. And there are certainly plenty of good mutual funds out there. But these days, there is something better -- exchange-traded funds.So, there is a real reason why exchange-traded funds have taken the world by storm. Featuring rock-bottom fees, similar diversification benefits and even some hefty tax savings, low-cost ETFs are simply a better choice for many investors. And now with the elimination of trading fees at many major brokerages, dollar-cost averaging into low-cost ETFs is even easier.To that end, investors in some popular mutual funds could be better suited making the switch into ETFs. For investors in tax-deferred or tax-free accounts, the switch is easy. For investors in taxable accounts, you need to weigh...

Is iQiyi Stock Worth $15 or $30?

On Jan. 7, Chinese video streaming service iQiyi (NASDAQ:IQ) announced a strategic partnership with Astro, a leading Malaysian satellite television operator. Under the deal, IQ will market its platform to Astro's customer base. Source: NYC Russ / Shutterstock.com InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsAs IQ's growth slows, its expansion outside China was inevitable. However, at this point, it's hard to know if the move indicates that IQ stock is worth $30 per share or $15 per share.Here's a look at both sides of the argument. IQ Stock Is Worth $30 Per ShareThe lack of movement by the company's stock since the partnership was announced suggests that investors aren't reading too much into the situation. Instead, they're opting to patiently wait for IQ to build a business in Malaysia. Since it's taken iQiyi more than ten years to convert its nonpaying Chinese users to paid memberships, it's unlikely...