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The Case for Liquid Alternatives in Mutual Funds
By Bob WorthingtonA liquid alternatives mutual fund offers the potential for diversification and return enhancement similar to that of a traditional hedge fund.
March 23, 2012
Cerulli Report: Managed Account Assets Hit $242.8 Billion in 2011Managed accounts enjoyed $242.8 billion in net flows in 2011, an increase of $20.3 billion from the 2010 total of $222.5 billion and $153 billion in 2009, the report says.
March 22, 2012
Bond Flight Has Manager Scouring Yields, Fund Flows, Monetary PolicyWith a bond managers keen insight, James Camp of Eagle Asset Management spoke with AdvisorOne to size up the stock and bond markets and the direction of Fed policy.
March 22, 2012
Ireland Woos Pensioners for BondsIreland plans to entice its senior citizens to invest in Irish bonds through their pension plans. If it succeeds, it could avoid having to seek a second bailout.
March 20, 2012
Bonds Still Going Strong; Equity Flows Bounce BackBond inflows just set a weekly record at close to $7.6 billion, despite signs that some fixed-income returns are faltering, EPFR Global said Monday.
March 19, 2012
Apple Announces Dividend, Share BuybackApple Inc. announced its first dividend since 1995, a move long-awaited by individual investors and many mutual funds as the company neared a record $98 billion in cash.
March 19, 2012
Cohen & Steers Expands With Inflation-Sensitive Hard Assets FundAlong with its investment expertise in REITs, the new fund features gold, commodities and natural resources, along with short-term currency instruments, designed to "overcome the corrosive effects of inflation."
March 16, 2012
First Eagle Fund’s Arnhold on Loving Japan and Hating AlphaHow much do you really know about First Eagle Funds? Sure, its racked up fantastic performance and given us legendary investors like Jean-Marie Eveillard, but its history is just as fascinating, and the tradition in which its steeped is a big part of its success.