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BlackRock Adds Index Funds for DC Plans as Index Trend Grows
By Joyce HansonBlackRock's head of defined contribution plans, Chip Castille, says the firm's launch of 10 new index funds comes in response to a growing trend toward index funds for DC plans.
August 09, 2011
The Perils of PrognosticationStrategists from most Wall Street experts predicted 10-12% market growth for 2011 while only two called for minor declines.
August 08, 2011
Crisis Won’t Derail 2011 S&P 500 Growth Predictions: AnalystsA little thing like a U.S. credit rating downgrade won’t shake pundits off their 2011 prediction for the broad market. They’re still expecting a 17% rise for the year in the S&P 500.
August 07, 2011
Portfolio Optimization With Collectible Art: Portfolio FixArt can reduce portfolio risk without substantially reducing returns
August 05, 2011
Volatility Index Calm After 35% IncreaseThe Dow’s positive finish on Friday signaled a much more tempered day for the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index. The Index increased 35% on Thursday, as investors raced for defensive positions that utilize options in order to combat the 500 point selloff in the broad market.
August 05, 2011
AARP Sues Fannie Mae, Wells Fargo Over Reverse MortgagesAARP has gone to court for a second time to challenge foreclosures on reverse mortgages in which plaintiffs were not notified and were not offered the option of purchasing the property for 95% of its appraised value.
August 05, 2011
Where to Safely Invest? ETFs to Help Weather Rough MarketsGold, utilities, dividend-paying sectors, health care and other plays are worth considering, notes a Morningstar analyst.
August 05, 2011
How to Play This Challenging Market: The Signs of OpportunityWhen the selloff becomes irrational, we have reached the point of maximum opportunity: the signs advisors should look for.