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Cerulli: Investors Flocking to Alternative Funds
By Warren S. HerschMutual funds that invest in alternative asset classes increased assets under management 60% in 2010, to $201 billion.
August 09, 2011
S&P Knocks U.S. Debt, Debt Buyers Knock BackDespite a historic downgrade of U.S. government debt Friday, investors still judge treasuries a safe harbor when weathering market turbulence, if Monday’s “flight to quality” is any indication.
August 09, 2011
Berkowitz’s Big Bets on Banks Go BadTwo legendary fund managers who continue to bet on a U.S. recovery suffered some of the largest losses on Wall Street on Monday.
August 08, 2011
How I’m Positioning Client Portfolios NowIn these turbulent markets, positioning client portfolios correctly. So far, so good.
August 08, 2011
3 Funds to Consider in Light of Slowdown, Downgrade: Portfolio FixFor your consideration: three fixed-income funds that boast above-average historical performance, high current yield and currency diversification.
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 03, 2011
Bond Selloff Sparks Italy's Plea for Euro Zone HelpItaly looked to the euro zone for political help on Wednesday as its bonds were hammered in the midst of a huge selloff.
August 02, 2011
Euro Crisis Spreads as Italian, Spanish Debt Yields Pass 6%The massive size of Italian and Spanish debt in comparison to that of Greece, Portugal and Ireland imparts global economic significance to Tuesday's bond market news.