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MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 13, 2010
Al Frank's John Buckingham: Don't shun stocks

By MFXFeeder
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 13, 2010
Morningstar's top 2009 fund managers stuck to their guns

The three winners of the 2009 Fund Manager of the Year awards announced today by Morningstar Inc. all have one thing in common: they all stuck to their investment strategies during a difficult period, laying the groundwork for last year's success.

By David Hoffman
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 13, 2010
Financial stocks may look tempting, but some advise caution

The last of the big Wall Street banks' efforts to repay TARP funds met with mixed results in the stock market last week — a cautionary tale for investors who are looking to dabble in the financial services sector.

By David Hoffman
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 13, 2010
China sees great leap in exports, factory output

China's exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand.

By Associated Press
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 10, 2010
WisdomTree international ETF offers forex hedge

By David Hoffman
FIXED INCOME JAN 08, 2010
Surprise! Muni bonds starting to look more appealing

Rising taxes and puny money fund rates are leading investors to revisit the public-debt sector

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 08, 2010
Gross: Curb expectations

The market may have rallied over the past several weeks, but Bill Gross is sticking to his opinion that investors will never again see the returns and profits of a few years ago.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
RIAS JAN 08, 2010
ETFs may provide diversification, but be wary of exotic types

Exchange-traded funds potentially make it easier for financial advisers to build a well-diversified portfolio that limits volatility by spreading risk. But the proliferation of more exotic ETFs — particularly leveraged and inverse ETFs — could blunt their diversification potential.

By David Hoffman
ETFS JAN 08, 2010
Advisers like ETFs, just not that much

More financial advisers are now using exchange-traded funds than ever, but these investments still have a long way to go before they'll occupy a significant chunk of clients' portfolios.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2010
Caterpillar settlement could make 401(k) advisers vulnerable to fee suits

Caterpillar Inc.'s announcement that it has reached a tentative settlement over the fees it charged its 401(k) plan participants may be bad news for plan sponsors, their advisers and mutual fund companies.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 08, 2010
Morgan Stanley looks set to sell off Van Kampen unit

Morgan Stanley executives plan to sell the Van Kampen mutual fund business and Invesco Ltd. has emerged as the leading bidder among those invited to look at the unit, according to market sources who declined to be identified.

By Douglas Appell
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 07, 2010
Another top exec to exit Janus as shake-up goes on

The executive in charge of distributing Janus Capital Group's mutual funds through financial intermediaries and international channels is stepping down Oct. 31.

By Sue Asci
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2010
Rajaratnam, Chiesi plead not guilty to insider trading charges

Hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam and a codefendant pleaded not guilty Monday to charges they were major players in a scheme that used inside information to make stock trades that generated millions of dollars in profits.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME JAN 06, 2010
What's attractive now: Higher-quality junk bonds

Higher-quality high-yield corporate bonds are getting more attractive on a fundamental basis, according to Sabur Moini, manager of the $695 million Payden High Income Fund.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2010
Feds charge 14 more in widening $53M Wall Street insider trading ring

Federal prosecutors say criminal charges have been filed against 14 people, including attorneys and Wall Street professionals, in a widening $25 million insider trading case.

By Associated Press
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2010
Lord Abbett offers discounts on new IRAs

Lord Abbett & Co. is offering discounts to clients who open an individual retirement account by April 15.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
ETFS JAN 04, 2010
WisdomTree's latest international stock fund offers forex hedge

WisdomtTree Investments Inc. today launched an exchange-traded fund for investors who want to maintain exposure to international stocks without losing out to a rising U.S. dollar that could eat into returns.

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 04, 2010
Plenty of growth in China — and plenty of initial public offerings

China has outstripped the U.S. in the amount of money raised from stock listings, underscoring the region's stronger economy and a resurgence in investment.

By Associated Press
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 03, 2010
Mutual Fund Directors Forum founder Ruder steps down as chairman

David Ruder, founder of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, is retiring as its chairman but will continue as chairman emeritus of the organization.

By David Hoffman
ALTERNATIVES JAN 03, 2010
Ready for this? A non-hedge-fund hedge fund

Regardless of the hedge fund industry's hoopla, a lot of investors are paying too much for the performance they're getting, or hope to get, from alternative strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin