Of the more than 8,000 mutual funds in existence, only a handful are worthy of consideration for your investment options. The majority are just closet index funds masquerading as something unique. But there is a growing segment of the investment industry that has overtaken mutual funds and they are ETFs. ETFs have caught on in a big way. So big, that this month I am adding nine to my Monster Master List. With these additions, you can now construct a diversified ETF-only portfolio. Along with the ETFs I have one new stock, and four A-rated Preferreds to help you avoid the leveraged buyout industry taking over many BBB-rated firms. Plus, I have changed the layout for my issue to include a full two-page update of my Top Ten Countdown stocks. I’ve also added my What’s Up & What’s Down column to the main issue. I believe you’ll find these enhancements very informative and useful. Make it a good month!

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Timing is everything … but good timing is not just a matter of luck. It’s the product of good fortune, and one makes one’s own good
fortune by creating the right environment to allow good things to happen. If you look at this month’s Economic Analysis, you will see more evidence
about your good fortune—namely our awesome success in picking highly profitable mutual funds and stocks! This month, I have a detailed look at
my top 10 stocks to buy today. Finally, we had so many excellent questions for this year’s annual Q&A that I had to add a bonus section. Check
out this month’s issue for all the details. Make it a good month.

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