The Takeaway: Lessons from the fall of Apple

JAN 25, 2013
Portfolio Seven lessons from the Fall of Apple. (The Reformed Broker) Apple is Why Equal-Weight Funds Exist (Focus On Funds) How come all the Bond Kings want to do stocks now too? (Reuters) The Biz Neel Kashkari talking about leaving PIMCO for a political career. C'mon, Neel, nobody gets t0o just walk out of PIMCO like nothing happened - you know better than that. (DealBook) Expect to see a more index ETF products. Like, a lot more. (Financial Planning) Please welcome your new SEC Chief Mary Jo White. (Advisor One) Ask Michael Kitces: What will be the real impact of a Uniform Fidcuairy Standard on customers and the industry? (Nerd's Eye View) "The mutual fund industry and advisers who sell commission-based products take advantage of unsophisticated investors by marketing high-fee, high-commission funds that earn low returns." (RickFerri) Help wanted: Chief Compliance Officer (Broke and Broker) Outliers S&P 1500! Third time's a charm? (Crossing Wall Street) *** Disclaimer: Joshua Brown is an investment advisor representative with Fusion Analytics. The content above is for informational purposes only, nothing here should ever be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to trade any securities. Mr. Brown or his firm may be long or short securities mentioned above for client or personal accounts at any time.

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