Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Buffett on Berkshire’s 2012: ‘Subpar It Was’
By Joyce HansonIn his annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett admitted disappointment in his companys 2012 performance, including the bad news that Berkshire stock underperformed the benchmark S&P 500 index.
February 14, 2013
Buyer of the Overlooked and Unloved Embraces AppleConsidering that Morningstar ranks the Roumell Opportunistic Value Fund in the top 1% of its category, portfolio managers Jim Roumell and Ted Crawford may be on to something with their call on Apple.
February 13, 2013
Should You Expose Your Clients to Managed Futures?The 2008 market star has dimmed considerably over the past three years, but understanding how managed futures work should give you insight into when they are a good fit for clients.
February 08, 2013
Milliman sees an increase in funding of pensionsThe January rise results from an $83 billion decrease in the pension benefit obligation and a $23 billion increase in assets.
February 07, 2013
Will Your TDFs Stand Up in an Economic Storm?A white paper from Old Mutual Asset Management offers low-volatility strategies to help mitigate market risk.
February 07, 2013
Global stocks nab one-third of product development plansAsset managers are planning for development in international/global asset classes to be up 12 percent this year over 2011.
February 07, 2013
Global stocks nab one-third of product development plansAsset managers are planning for development in international/global asset classes to be up 12 percent this year over 2011.
February 04, 2013
IMCA speaker: The time to invest in equities is nowMost people may not realize we're in the middle of the biggest bull market since 1982, says the principal of Richard Bernstein Advisors.