Mutual Funds

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ETFS OCT 16, 2013
Take Five with Dave Nadig of Index Universe's ETF Analytics

Exchange-traded products have allowed investors to take advantage of higher commodities prices, he says

By Trevor Hunnicutt
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 15, 2013
Take Five with Chris Wallis of Vaughan Nelson

Touts tapering, active management; says advisers will narrow use of ETFs

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2013
Eugene Fama reiterates opposition to active management, high fees

Live from the IMCA conference: 'Forget about hedge funds,' he says

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 13, 2013
Will bank loan funds bite financial advisers?

By Jason Kephart
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 13, 2013
OppenheimerFunds loses more bond bets

Muni bond funds rocked by big bets on Puerto Rican debt, stirring up memories of 2008.

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 10, 2013
AlphaSimplex's tactical fund has timely launch with shutdown

Non-alt offering hedges exposure to stock portfolio using futures contracts

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 10, 2013
Bank loans may be a cautionary tale

The popularity of bank loan mutual funds is raising eyebrows as fears climb that advisers could be caught off guard if sentiment for the loans turns around and outflows lead to weak performance.

By Jason Kephart
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2013
Fidelity target date funds pile on stocks

The combination of a weak outlook for bonds and research that investors close to retirement are OK with more risk leads Fidelity to tilt its target date funds more toward stocks.

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 08, 2013
Morningstar's Phillips to step down in early 2014

Will remain at company, Haywood Kelly to become head of research.

By Jason Kephart
EQUITIES OCT 07, 2013
<font color=red>Morningstar's ETF conference</font> Pimco: Use ETFs to stay active

ETFs can help investors remain 'agile and active,' COO says.

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 06, 2013
Bond rout continues

By Bloomberg
ETFS OCT 03, 2013
<font color=red>Morningstar's ETF conference</font> iShares, Vanguard top Morningstar ETF awards

Newer entrants capture a few but the giants expected to maintain stranglehold.

By JKEPHART
ETFS OCT 03, 2013
ETF managed portfolios continue strong growth

Advisers can't seem to get enough of exchange-traded-fund managed portfolios.

By Megan Durisin
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 03, 2013
iShares takes next step to woo retail investors, fend off Vanguard

BlackRock's ETF unit extends its core series to include managed portfolios as it takes another step in its efforts to woo retail investors. And keep Vanguard at bay. Jason Kephart explains.

By JKEPHART
ETFS OCT 03, 2013
Vanguard stands firm amid rush to the ETF exits

Record $17.5B pulled in August but firm bucks trend with inflows.

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 29, 2013
Vanguard money funds paying capital gains

By Megan Durisin
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 27, 2013
What worries bond guru Dan Fuss?

Hint: It isn't rising interest rates

By JKEPHART
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2013
Annuities changes puzzle advisers

Advisers admit that variable annuities' varying product features and investment menus pose challenges, and insurers could do more to improve their clarity.

By Darla Mercado
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 26, 2013
Investors close to tapping their target dates clobbered

Rout in bond market leaves few unscathed, even conservative target dates.

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES SEP 25, 2013
Advisers must distinguish between registered and unregistered alts

Panelists at <i>IN</i> Alternatives Conference say advisers must do extra due diligence on liquid alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin