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'Titanic battle' over deflation about to sink long bonds: Gross
EQUITIES NOV 15, 2012
'Titanic battle' over deflation about to sink long bonds: Gross

Bill Gross sounded a warning on Thursday about the imminent return of inflation. This is not good news for clients sitting on a stack of long bonds.

By DJAMIESON
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2012
Vanguard drops AllianceBernstein as a subadviser for three funds

The Vanguard Group Inc. has dropped AllianceBernstein LP as a subadviser for three of its mutual funds.

By JKEPHART
Suddenly, money fund reform back in play
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 13, 2012
Suddenly, money fund reform back in play

SEC opponent of earlier money fund reform now backs floating NAV; tide turning?

By John Goff
Absolutely scandalous: Why bad news makes for good investments
EQUITIES NOV 13, 2012
Absolutely scandalous: Why bad news makes for good investments

Negative headlines can be positively fabulous for a portfolio; accounting errors often add up to profits

By John Goff
Critics say floating NAV would sink money funds as retirement vehicles
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 13, 2012
Critics say floating NAV would sink money funds as retirement vehicles

Industry groups change tactics in bid to scuttle restrictions proposed by SEC

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Acid test? Lobbying dollars may neutralize Schapiro's money fund reform
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 13, 2012
Acid test? Lobbying dollars may neutralize Schapiro's money fund reform

SEC boss faces tall task as fund companies spend big bucks to stave off tougher regs

By John Goff
Managed futures fund finds a way to hide some fees
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2012
Managed futures fund finds a way to hide some fees

Operational shift allows managed futures fund to stop disclosing some fees and show lower expense ratio.

By JKEPHART
EQUITIES NOV 12, 2012
Better return with less risk? Dividend-paying small-caps pay off

About 900 companies to choose from; nearly 11% annualized return

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 12, 2012
One way to find value: Buy the ugly ducklings

Portfolio manager Kent Croft looks past negative noise to concentrate on finding out-of-favor stocks

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2012
Behringer Harvard hit with suit

One of the largest nontraded REITs has been sued by an investor in a potential class action, with the investor alleging negligence and a breach of fiduciary duty.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2012
Behringer Harvard REIT I seeking strategic opportunities

Behringer Harvard REIT I Inc. has taken a telltale step toward a liquidity event by internalizing the management team, according to a filing with the SEC.

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldstein gives SEC an 'F' for Reg D stall
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2012
Goldstein gives SEC an 'F' for Reg D stall

In a comment letter, Phillip Goldstein lampoons the SEC for its delay in allowing hedge funds to advertise private placements.

By DJAMIESON
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2012
Behringer Harvard opportunity fund under water

A prominent property investment company's opportunity fund's 'liabilities are greater than its assets.' Clients will be informed on Friday.

By Bruce Kelly
Son of Buffett: Five-star fund follows the Oracle's lead
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 12, 2012
Son of Buffett: Five-star fund follows the Oracle's lead

Cook & Bynum mimic value style of Berkshire boss; few stocks make the cut

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 11, 2012
Gold, cash seen benefiting from wrangling in D.C.

By MFXFeeder
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 11, 2012
Tax-managed funds back in the spotlight

By JKEPHART
FIXED INCOME NOV 11, 2012
Tax-managed funds back in the spotlight

By JKEPHART
FIXED INCOME NOV 11, 2012
Fed's Williams says bond buying will spur growth

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 11, 2012
Small-cap players dominated the field in past year

By Melanie Zanona
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 11, 2012
Flight from bond funds on the runway?

By Bloomberg