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Highlights of Q1 Target-Date Report
By Janet LevauxThe average return for target-date funds during the first quarter of 2012 was close to 9%, which is about 3.5% below the S&P 500 Index
May 24, 2012
Trends in Expense RatiosGood news for beleaguered investors: There has been a tremendous increase in competition in the fund industry in recent years.
May 24, 2012
AdvisorShares, Philippe Cousteau Launch Actively Managed Sustainable ETFPhillippe Cousteau, grandson of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, hopes to use the multi-manager Global Echo ETF to 'do well by doing good.'
May 24, 2012
No Mercy for Greece After Summit: GermanyAlthough a Wednesday E.U. summit meeting ended with Greece being urged by leaders to remain in the joint currency bloc, Germany did not back down on its stance that Athens must adhere to austerity measures already agreed to.
May 22, 2012
Managing Through the Micro-Cap ManiaIf you think the small-cap space has had a wild ride recently, try micro caps, and then get your head around the following boast Michael Corbett makes about one of the funds he manages.
May 22, 2012
Learning the Hard WayThe venture capital fund industry is reeling from a report issued by the Kauffman Foundation last month.
May 22, 2012
BD Reference Guide; Pursuing Practice Excellence; Evaluating Money Managers: June Investment Advisor—SlideshowOur June issue is our annual broker-dealer issue, and in it we offer some familiar features.
May 21, 2012
Greece Should Remain in Eurozone: G8Greece should remain in the eurozone despite its financial woes, according to a communique issued by the G8 gathering at Camp David during the weekend.