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RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2015
SEC charges fund manager First Eagle for improper distribution payments

The firm and its fund distributor will pay $40 million to settle claims in what the SEC says is 'first' in an ongoing series of investigations.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
'Terror-free' investing proves winning strategy for Patriot Fund
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 23, 2015
'Terror-free' investing proves winning strategy for Patriot Fund

The upside of avoiding energy stocks and the pain of a strong dollar.

By Jeff Benjamin
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 23, 2015
The market's zero-to-hero story

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The financial sector has been a laggard and in fact hasn't been an early cycle winner since 2011. But the picture is getting brighter.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rarity and star value help some collectibles outperform stocks and bonds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2015
Rarity and star value help some collectibles outperform stocks and bonds

From movie posters and Hermes Birkin handbags to Apple 1 computers and Nobel Prize medals, these alternative investments score big.

By Bloomberg
Dealing with Medicare as an expat: When and how to enroll
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2015
Dealing with Medicare as an expat: When and how to enroll

The right strategy will help clients avoid penalties that can last a lifetime.

By Katy Votava
New highs not uncommon: S&P 500 achieves record in 53% of years
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 22, 2015
New highs not uncommon: S&P 500 achieves record in 53% of years

The benchmark equities gauge rose 0.1% to end Monday at 2,128.28, after briefly rising above its record closing level of 2,130.82 during the session.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2015
No reason to assume REITs can't thrive when rates rise

Rising rates might hurt REITs initially, but they could benefit from a strengthening economy. <b><i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150712/REITS2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our Focus on REITs special report</a>)</b></i>

By Jeff Benjamin
Capital Group chairman James Rothenberg dies at 69 of heart attack
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 21, 2015
Capital Group chairman James Rothenberg dies at 69 of heart attack

Long-time investment manager led the firm to become world's largest mutual fund company at its peak.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 21, 2015
Tech stock rally knocked cold

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Earnings season started out strong but weak numbers from bellwethers like Apple are slamming the brakes on the market's rally. Buckle up.

By Jeff Benjamin
Making sure the ETF you buy is the one you need
INVESTING ETFS JUL 21, 2015
Making sure the ETF you buy is the one you need

The myriad of options now available in the market makes choosing the right ETFs a challenge, particularly for complex portfolios.

By Scott Kubie
S&P 500 stocks give advisers sinking feeling as 'buy the dip' stops paying out
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 21, 2015
S&P 500 stocks give advisers sinking feeling as 'buy the dip' stops paying out

It's not that there are fewer decreases in U.S. equities &amp;mdash; it's that declines have gotten longer, averaging almost two days, and the rebounds are weakening.

By Bloomberg
Inside the S&P 500: Adds, drops and tall tales
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 21, 2015
Inside the S&P 500: Adds, drops and tall tales

The idea that one could profit from buying a stock as soon as possible after its addition to an index is announced, then selling it when it enters the index is tempting.

By David Blitzer
Liquidity in bond ETFs: The real story
INVESTING ETFS JUL 20, 2015
Liquidity in bond ETFs: The real story

Past patterns show that Carl Icahn's worries about havoc in the market are not grounded in fact.

By Todd Rosenbluth
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," goes from corporate savior to SEC target
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2015
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," goes from corporate savior to SEC target

Agency claims private equity maven defrauded investors, breached fiduciary duty. She says action is illegal and she's out to save companies, jobs.

By Bloomberg
Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?
INVESTING ETFS JUL 20, 2015
Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?

Legendary activist investor sounds the alarm while BlackRock CEO pushes back.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hedge fund specialist SkyBridge pushes back against liquid alts trend
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 20, 2015
Hedge fund specialist SkyBridge pushes back against liquid alts trend

Liquidity, performance concerns and business conflict cause the expanding hedge-fund firm to take a more traditional approach to mutual funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Broker-dealers face administrative hurdles in rollout of QLAC annuity
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2015
Broker-dealers face administrative hurdles in rollout of QLAC annuity

Confusion remains over who ensures the contract purchase meets Treasury's guidelines.

By Darla Mercado
Goldman pares down liquid alts, presses Morningstar to follow suit
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 17, 2015
Goldman pares down liquid alts, presses Morningstar to follow suit

The key is bringing liquid alts more in line with hedge fund strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo, Raymond James, LPL to repay investors more than $30 million for mutual fund overcharges
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2015
Wells Fargo, Raymond James, LPL to repay investors more than $30 million for mutual fund overcharges

Finra says Wells Fargo, Raymond James and LPL self-reported their failures to waive sales loads for Class A shares for retirement accounts and charities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2015
Bank of America tells advisers to pull client money from John Paulson's hedge funds

Memo cites concern over illiquid investments and elevated volatility in manager's Advantage Fund.

By Bloomberg