The index fund will most commonly replicate the performance of the Nikkei 225 by actually purchasing the underlying shares of the companies that make the index. As noted above, this would be a complex task for an individual investor to perform independently, however institutions have the required framework to do this. The composition of the...Read More

Some of Xero’s plans cost less than QuickBooks’ plans, but most do not. Xero’s plans cost $13, $37, and $70 per month, compared to the QuickBooks $17.50, $32.50, and $49.50 per month plans. However, the “Secure” brand of checks offer in-depth fraud protection measures that may justify the price, provided you anticipate security risks at...Read More