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The Smart Way into Emerging Markets
By Ron DeLeggeEven though emerging markets have been hot performers over the past year, typical mutual fund investors haven’t been getting their fair share of…
December 20, 2010
The Hidden Cost of SuperstitionDoes superstition play a role in how people make their financial and investment decisions?
December 19, 2010
Greece Receives More Bailout Funding as Emerging Markets RiseAs Greece breathed a sigh of relief at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to release the next tranche of funding in its bailout package, the IMF itself began to shift voting power within the organization to emerging market countries so that it “better reflects realities.”
December 17, 2010
Precious Metals Funds: Up 39% Year to DateDespite a down week, this group of mutual funds and ETFs has improved 42% in the past 12 months, according to Lipper data
December 16, 2010
Ashmore Plans 5 Emerging-Market Debt FundsThe new funds will focus on sovereign debt, local currencies and corporate debt in emerging-market economies
December 15, 2010
FOMC’s Commitment to QE2 Is a Must for Markets, Analysts SayAnalysts weighed in on the Fed's decision to move ahead with its $600 billion QE2 plan, saying the need for U.S. job creation overrides any other economic concern, including inflation fears.
December 14, 2010
Become an expert in your target marketThe producer's client benefits from his or her expertise, and the producer benefits significantly as well. [In my target market of young physicians,] I learned the student loan rules inside and out -- when to consolidate, when to defer, and so on.
December 14, 2010
Investment Managers Upbeat for 2011Both managers and financial advisors are optimistic, Russell surveys find, but clients aren’t.