Myth that smaller companies are better positioned to weather global trade war one reason cited for caution.
Gold, a traditional safe haven, has declined in recent months, damaged by the strengthening dollar.
Neither Texas E&P Partners nor principal Mark Plummer showed up for hearing to answer investor's charges of gross negligence and recommending unsuitable investments.
Giant asset manager's inflows were down 42% in the first half.
Joe Voboril is seeking $20 million in damages for wrongful termination.
Can't afford a Ferrari? You can buy a share in one for $80.
The S&P 500 gained just 2.9% in Q2, even as profits grew seven times as fast
Firm has created the ETF equivalent of a killer cyborg fund.
The vast majority of the funds have posted a loss this year, pressured by the rising cost of leverage.
Lender's Hong Kong unit attempted to win banking business by offering jobs to sons and daughters of Chinese officials.
