October 2009
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What is an ETF?
It means an exchange traded fund, or a basket of stocks that trades like a stock.
Since they are traded like a stock, an investor can trade in many stocks by buying just one ETF or even trade items that are more difficult to trade for an individual investor, for example, oil or gold or currencies.
Unlike a mutual fund, the administrative costs are extremely low as the trading is completely...
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What is bipolar disorder
Symptoms include mania, depression, and mood swings between the two.
High risk of suicide and very likely to abuse drugs and/or alcohol.
Not an easy disease to treat but mood stabilizing drugs are helpful.
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Who is a narcissist?
It is a personality disorder and is often used in a negative way.
Is a person who thinks he is way more important than others and takes him/herself very seriously.
While a healthy level of self-esteem is nice to have, narcissism can hurt you as no one likes you any more.
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What is ALS?
Also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
This disease causes muscle weakness and loss of control over voluntary actions leading patients to become disabled.
The disease happens due to death of brain cells