Returns for top-rated tax-exempt paper on a par with Treasuries; lower-rated debt the better bet, say experts
First time flagship fund records net redemptions since 1993; performance trailed 69% of peers
In a surprise move this spring, Ron Carson, LPL's biggest rep, announced plans to launch his own B-D and end his relationship with the company and its nearly 13,000 reps and advisers. But a funny thing happened on the way to divorcing 'em.
Deflation deflating appeal of bullion; a good time to buy?
Panic leaves some blue-chip companies ridiculously cheap; companies 'much smarter' than countries
A new survey shows advisers have one overwhelming worry for 2012. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with client retention or the mysteries of social media. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=122809999&Ref=PH>The best-performing mutual fund families this year &raquo;</a>
Firm that bears no relationship to the Oracle of Omaha or Berkshire Hathaway filed offering with the SEC last month
Signatures on letters often followed by 'RIA,' implying earned designation; it's not
Emerging-markets funds managed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Franklin Resources Inc. were among the U.S.-registered mutual funds that fell the most in last week's commodities selloff.
Tenth straight quarter for negative flows; profit off 46 percent as well
Pimco is king of bond funds. Janus is known as an equity specialist. But in a bid to attract more investors, each fund firm is starting to work the other side of the street. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20120126&Category=FREE&ArtNo=126009999&Ref=PH>Dividend stocks that could pop this year &raquo;</a>
Pimco manager's performance dragged down by bank debt; Doubline big bailed early on
Bond fund giant continues push into equity space
A survey by the SEI Advisor Network found that wildly volatile markets in 2011 presented an opportunity for advisers to reach out more to clients and strengthen existing relationships.
Commodities prices plummeting as speculators cut long bets; for many, portfolio position the 'fetal position'
Gold closed below its 200-day moving average today, signaling prices may drop to $1,400, according to Stifel Nicolaus & Co.
Wealthy locking in 35% tax rate before death tax returns; 'Throw Momma from the Train' law
Even in death, George Steinbrenner went out a winner.
