The Takeaway: The next Warren Buffett, Pimco — yes, Pimco — snags a patent and more

PORTFOLIO

The ETF route to playing Africa. (ETFdb)

Five managers who could be the next Warren Buffett. (Market Folly)

How consumer discretionaries crushed the field this year. (The Reformed Broker)

THE BIZ

As trading revenues decline, the big banks refocus on asset management and investing products. (Bloomberg)

Here’s what investors are really thinking right now. (Millionaire Corner)

5 steps toward finding the right fit for engaged clients. (Advisor One)

RIAs are significantly ahead of other reps and brokers in terms of web use. Other differences here: (WealthManagement)

The December issue of the Mutual Fund Observer looks at the undeniable success of Pimco’s funds launched in the last decade. (MutualFundObserver)

OUTLIERS

Pimco snags a patent on GDP-weighted bond indexes. (Focus On Funds)

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