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High-Quality Stocks Outperform in Second Quarter
By James J. GreenS&P report finds sharp reversal from first quarter
July 05, 2006
Investing Where Risk Is Being RewardedThe second quarter was a tough period in the equity arena, as increased volatility made it difficult for all but the most steadfast investors to stick to their convictions.
June 01, 2006
New Fundamental Index ETFPowerShares has launched an ETF that tracks the FTSE RAFI U.S. 1000 index (ticker: PRF). The Research Affiliates Fundamental Index (RAFI) is designed to beat conventional...
June 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers, with Liz Ann SondersCharles Schwab's chief investment strategist has bumped up Schwab's stock allocation this month and notes that the increase is a result of a bullish outlook...
May 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers, with Mark KellerThe chief investment officer of A.G. Edwards has moved a bit towards the defensive side by increasing assets allocated to bonds for the first time...
May 01, 2006
Profiting by BehaviorCompetition for affluent clients is fiercer than ever. To attract their attention, you need to stand out from the crowd. You must have better insights...
April 03, 2006
Stocks Will Rule Again in the Second QuarterAs most who ply the asset allocation trade already know, it usually doesn't pay to play in the far end of the yield curve in a search for extra income. The end result in such attempts is a slightly higher return, but typically at the cost of significantly higher volatility....
April 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers,with Gail DudackEnergy prices should go down for the year overall, with crude oil averaging out to $55 a barrel, according to the Managing Partner of the...