Top Performing Small Cap Stocks in Week 10, 2014

Find top performing small cap stocks of week 10, 2014. Top equities are FuelCell Energy Inc, Plug Power Inc, Genocea Biosciences, etc.

Best Small Cap Stocks

Small cap stocks are stock with a relatively small market capitalization. The companies usually have market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion. Investing in small cap stocks can be rewarding although it may involve higher risks. Investors can invest through brokerage or investment funds.

To buy these small cap stocks, you can check online brokerage. The following list is sorted based on the stocks’ performance for the past 1 week. Some of the top stocks may be the top performing stocks in 2014. I have provided the list of top 40 small cap stocks.

Top performing small cap stocks of week 10, 2014 are:

1. FuelCell Energy Inc. – 81.03%
2. Plug Power Inc. – 77.09%
3. Genocea Biosciences, Inc. – 53.03%
4. Maxwell Technologies Inc. – 47.36%
5. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – 45.39%
6. Ballard Power Systems Inc. – 42.70%
7. Energy Recovery, Inc. – 33.48%
8. E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. – 32.72%
9. Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc. – 32.60%
10. Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – 31.40%
11. Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
12. Arrowhead Research Corp.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): Investment Ad

Find SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust review. This exchange traded fund invests in stocks of U.S. companies listed in the S&P 500 index.

Index ETF

Index ETFs are popular among investors. These exchange traded funds provide low cost opportunity for investors to invest in diversified selection of stocks. Investors can buy these index ETFs with as little as $100 or less. You can invest in U.S. stock ETF, international stock ETF, bond ETF, municipal bond ETF, emerging markets ETF, etc.

One of the most popular ETF is SPDR S&P 500 ETF (Ticker: SPY). This index ETF is one of the oldest ETFs. Is this ETF fund suitable for your brokerage account or retirement account or not? Find the review below. I have provided in depth details about the fund performance, expense ratio fee, top holdings, and more.

Recently, you may also find an advertisement about this ETF in financial magazine or newspaper. The investment ads details are as follows:

Was Your Last Investment Designed with the Same Meticulous Attention to Detail? 

SPY 

Some design flaws are so obvious, you have to wonder how they were able to pass inspection. Investments are no exception. After all, who wants to invest in a watered down version of what they expected? 

Twenty years ago, State Street Global Advisors created the first exchange traded fund: the SPDR S&P 500. It offers a more precise way to buy and sell an entire index, but is traded like a stock.

Top Money Market Mutual Funds

Find top money market mutual funds list. These money market funds provide yields for income. The list includes various fund families: Fidelity, Vanguard.

Money Market Funds

A Money market fund invests in a low risk, low return investment such as certificates of deposit (CD), short term U.S. treasury securities (T-Bills), and corporate commercial paper. Money market fund shares are always worth $1.00. The only change is the interest rate or yield. This money market fund may come with limited check-writing priveleges.

Investing in a money market fund has risk. This money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The investing risks include interest rate risk, economic downturn risk, political risk, market risk, regulatory risk, etc. Historically, money market funds have been exceptionally safe investments. They are regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Whether you should invest in these money market funds, please check the fund review below. I also provide the 24 largest money market funds for you. Whether you want to invest for short term or retirement, you need to find out the fund details.

Top money market mutual funds are:

1. Fidelity Cash Reserves (FDRXX)
2. Vanguard Prime Money Market Investor (VMMXX)
3. Schwab Cash Reserves (SWSXX)
4. Schwab Advisor Cash Reserves Premier (SWZXX)
5. Schwab Money Market (SWMXX)
6. Dreyfus General Money Market B (GMBXX)
7. Federated Capital Reserves (FRFXX)
8. Edward Jones Money Market Investor (JNSXX)
9. Fidelity Prime Capital Reserves (FPRXX)
10. Fidelity Prime Daily Money (FDAXX)

WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS): ETF Ad

Find WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) review. This ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) has a dividend yield of 3.65%.

Dividend Stock ETF

WisdomTree Investment is popular among investors as dividend stock ETFs provider. It also provides variety of exchange traded funds such as equity ETFs, currency ETFs, fixed income ETFs, and alternative ETFs. Some of the popular ETFs include WisdomTree Equity Income Fund, WisdomTree Total Dividend Fund, WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, etc.

Recently, you may find this DGS, The first emerging markets small cap ETF by WisdomTree ad in financial newspaper or magazine such as Barron. You would ask “Should I invest in this fund or not?” This is very typical first question for long term investor including retiree. Investing long term for your brokerage account or retirement account or 401(k) account needs deep review and analysis. Find the fund review below as well.

The investment fund details are as follow:

Dividend ETF 

DGS 

The first emerging markets small cap ETF 

Learn more at Wisdomtree.com

Top Performing Stocks of Week 9, 2014

Look into the top performing stocks of week 9, 2014 (February 24, 2014 – March 2, 2014). Find the top stocks of small cap, mid cap and large cap companies.

Small Cap Stocks

Top small cap stocks for week 9 of 2014 are:

1. Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CETV)
2. Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP)
3. China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (MY)
4. Prana Biotechnology Ltd.
5. E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc.
6. TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.
7. Ambac Financial Group, Inc.
8. Amyris, Inc.
9. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
10. J. C. Penney Company Inc.

10 Best Singapore Unit Trusts 2014 & 2015

The 10 best Singapore unit trusts for 2014 & 2015 are Aberdeen Singapore Equity, Infinity US 500 Stock Index, First State Bridge, LionGlobal Singapore Balanced, etc.

Best Singapore Mutual Funds

Unit trusts, also known as mutual funds around the world, can provide an attractive investment vehicle for investors or households. They are well diversified investment and may provide less risk than individual stocks. You can also invest around the world including Singapore. They provide investment in equity, fixed income, and balanced fund.

These best unit trusts are selected based on its management fee, performance, risk, expense ratio, etc. This list provides diversified selection of unit trusts including equity, fixed income, balanced, short term bond, money market, etc.

Top 10 Singapore Unit Trusts for 2014 & 2015 are:

1. Aberdeen Singapore Equity
2. Aberdeen Global Opportunities
3. Infinity US 500 Stock Index
4. Eastspring Investments Asian Property Securities Fund
5. First State Bridge
6. LionGlobal Singapore Balanced
7. LionGlobal Singapore Fixed Income-A
8. United Emerging Markets Bond Fund
9. United SGD Fund CL A
10. Cash Fund

Updated on 2/1/2014

WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend ETF Funds

Find review of WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFE). This index ETF is tracking WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index.

WisdomTree ETF

Investment ad is popular in financial magazine or newspaper. You may find lot of advertisements inside. Recently, you may find this an ad about “DFE, The only Europe Small Cap ETF by WisdomTree” in Barron’s newspaper. This investing ad is located at the lower portion section of the paper.

You would ask “Should I invest in this stock ETF fund or not?” This is very typical first question for long term investor including retiree. Investing long term for your brokerage account or retirement account or 401(k) account needs deep review and analysis. Find the fund review below as well.

Details about the ad are as follows:

DFE 

The only Europe Small Cap ETF 

Learn more at Wisdomtree.com 

Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. Foreign investing risks include currency fluctuation or political/economic uncertainty. Funds focusing on a single sector/ smaller companies generally experience greater price volatility. Funds focused on Europe can be adversely affected by regional developments. The Fund tracks an Index. 

Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. A prospectus is available at wisdomtree.com. Read it carefully before investing.
WisdomTree Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.