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The fund is based on the Nasdaq\u2019s 100 largest companies, meaning they\u2019re among the most successful and stable. Such companies include Apple and Alphabet, each of which comprises a large portion of the total index. Make sure you invest in companies with a solid history of dividend increases rather than selecting those with the highest current yield. However, even well-regarded companies can dinexura<\/a> be hit by a crisis, so a good reputation is not a protection against the company slashing its dividend or eliminating it entirely. Short-term Treasury ETFs are available at any brokerage, and you can typically trade them for no commission.<\/p>\n

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Of course, it still includes stocks, so it\u2019s going to be more volatile than bonds or any bank products. Owning a REIT index mutual fund or ETF can take a lot of the risk out of owning individual REITs, because the fund offers diversification, allowing you to own many REITs inside a single fund. But the fund price will fluctuate, especially as interest rates rise. Watch out for REITs or REIT funds that aren\u2019t publicly traded, however. These mutual funds and ETFs invest in small-cap stocks, which are the stocks of relatively small companies. Small caps often have strong growth prospects \u2014 many of the market\u2019s largest companies were once small caps, so the potential gains can be significant.<\/p>\n

A CD ladder ensures that you have a short-term CD maturing soon, giving you liquidity. A CD ladder can be a smart option when you\u2019re not sure which way interest rates may move in the future \u2014 you\u2019re effectively diversifying your risk. At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions.<\/p>\n