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An Inclusive Mutual Fund in an Era of Specialization
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- Investors looking to all-cap funds as a simple way to immerse themselves in a wide variety of stocks might consider that "all" in some cases can really mean "most," as in "all-expenses-paid vacation" or "all solid gold."
Defending the Family Name With Strong Returns
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- As a child, Craig Hodges watched his father work and delighted in how easy it seemed to be a professional money manager.
Calming Jangled Nerves and Portfolios
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- With the stock market having jitters after a strong run-up in the past year, some investors might want something more low-key.
Investors' Growing Portfolios Trigger Lower Fund Fees
July 23, 2010 Last year's surging stock market not only helped many mutual fund owners earn more but also padded returns by pushing more investors into territory where they qualified for lower fund fees.
Few Investors Embracing Alternative-Energy Funds
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- Most U.S. investors see putting money into alternative-energy companies as both potentially lucrative and a way to support the environment. But while many might see opportunity, few are taking it.
A Turn to Dollar-Cost Averaging?
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- With the stock market resembling more bronco than bull in recent weeks, some investors accustomed to a steadier ride might be tempted to step aside and wait for calm to return.
Patience Can Pay Off, Analysts Say; Stocks Remain Up for '07
July 23, 2010 NEW YORK -- From an early age, people are trained to act quickly when they hear sounds of emergency: fire alarms, police sirens, even car horns. So while it might be difficult for investors who hear alarm bells on Wall Street, often the wisest reaction is to stand still.
Fleeing to Bonds? Choose Carefully.
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- Investors rushing from a tumultuous stock market into bonds might run smack into the same problems if they don't look where they're going.
How Much Money-Market Vulnerability?
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- The market turmoil of the past month spawned by growing credit market problems is spilling over to money-market funds, an investment long seen as a safe and secure place to park cash.
Multiple Managers May Help Lift a Fund
July 23, 2010NEW YORK -- Two isn't always more than one.
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