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High-priced spreads have BlackRock, MS backing corporate bonds
FIXED INCOME JUL 11, 2012
High-priced spreads have BlackRock, MS backing corporate bonds

Yields nearly 300 basis points more than Treasuries; defaults not seen as likely

By John Goff
Gundlach: Steer clear of these bonds
FIXED INCOME JUL 11, 2012
Gundlach: Steer clear of these bonds

Fund manager warns about risks of short-term, investment-grade debt; 'no yield'

By John Goff
Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.
ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2012
Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.

Out-of-control debt will force massive policy changes, including tax hikes and spending cuts; 'we're going to jump the tracks'

By AOSTERLAND
Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund

Versus was granted an exemption from SEC Monday that allows it to offer a second share class of its Versus Capital Multi-Manager Real Estate Income Fund (VCMIX), which doesn't charge distribution fees or an early-withdrawal penalty.

By JKEPHART
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Video: Why the housing market could be a big surprise

In his July market report, Brad McMillan, chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network LLP, says the housing market has the potential to provide the beleaguered U.S. economy with a "real chance for an outside surprise."

By Paul Menchaca
Borzi, Schapiro demonstrate power of tough regulators
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2012
Borzi, Schapiro demonstrate power of tough regulators

In the middle of a presidential election year, it's natural to focus on the combat for the White House. The real impact of the vote this November, however, will be felt at the regulatory level by the personnel who are appointed by the president and implement financial-services rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Red flag at popular ETN
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 10, 2012
Red flag at popular ETN

JPMorgan this week stopped issuing shares in its popular Alerian MLP exchange-traded note. That should be a signal for investors to monitor the situation. Here's why.

By Jason Kephart
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2012
Buffett makes $3.85B bid for ResCap mortgage business

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JUL 09, 2012
Less risk offers more reward, study finds

By MFXFeeder
ETFS JUL 09, 2012
Why ETFs are winning over bond investors

Exchange-traded funds are attracting new investors to the bond market rather than just capturing mutual fund customers, according to BlackRock Inc.'s Matthew Tucker.

By Mark Bruno
EMERGING MARKETS JUL 08, 2012
El-Erian: Put your money on U.S., emerging markets

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2012
Wells Real Estate nixes controversial charge

In a move that should cheer shareholders, Wells Real Estate has decided against charging clients an internalization fee.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 08, 2012
Advisers showing clients how much funds really can cost

By LKUYKENDALL
FIXED INCOME JUL 06, 2012
Vanguard fires another shot in ETF fee war

Vanguard Group Inc. will be the first to tell you that it isn't in the midst of an ETF fee war, but to its competitors it sure must feel that way

By JKEPHART
Presto chango! Pimco turns hedge fund into mutual fund
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2012
Presto chango! Pimco turns hedge fund into mutual fund

Buys long/short fund, then persuades SEC to allow conversion; acquires portfolio manager in the process

By JKEPHART
First one a hit so Pimco rolls out three more bond ETFs
ETFS JUL 06, 2012
First one a hit so Pimco rolls out three more bond ETFs

Launch comes on the heels of success of exchanged-traded version of flagship fund

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2012
Total Return ETF even better than the real thing

By JKEPHART
Finra issues warning on risks of exchange-traded notes
ETFS JUL 05, 2012
Finra issues warning on risks of exchange-traded notes

By JKEPHART
Proposed regs could kill off money fund industry: Professor
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 03, 2012
Proposed regs could kill off money fund industry: Professor

Changes to money-market funds would hike costs dramatically, decimate business, says professor

By Liz Skinner
EMERGING MARKETS JUL 03, 2012
India downgrade no big thing for bond funds: DoubleLine

Lack of dollar-denominated debt means substandard credit rating for subcontinent won't roil emerging-markets funds

By JKEPHART