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Rydex|SGI Advisor Confidence Falls to 16-Month Low; Consumer Confidence Improves
By Joyce HansonFour confidence indexes, including the Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking survey and the Conference Board index, signal a bumpy ride for the U.S. economy.
August 27, 2010
Using Managed Futures in Rough Markets - Part IIFinancial experts share several ways advisors can use a little-known portfolio tool to lower risk for their clients and improve diversification.
August 27, 2010
Using Managed Futures in Rough Markets - Part IA little-known portfolio tool can help advisors reduce risk for their clients in severe market slides, financial experts say.
August 26, 2010
Three Studies Worth a Quick ReadPortfolio rebalancing, dollar cost averaging, and the need for a broader approach to income investing are the focus of recent analyses done by Vanguard,...
August 26, 2010
Jobless Claims Fall Sharply After 3 Weeks of IncreasesInitial jobless claims fell 31,000 to 473,000 for the week ended August 21, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday, August 26. The sharp drop, the second biggest decline of 2010, followed three weeks of increased unemployment claims.
August 25, 2010
New ETFs Target Emerging Markets, CommoditiesThree ETF offerings from WisdomTree, EGShares and USCF with portfolio exposure to commodities and emerging markets have just debuted.
August 25, 2010
Invesco PowerShares Switches to Fundamental Bond IndexThe Wheaton, Il.-based investment firm changed both the name and the index for PowerShares High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio (PHB).
August 25, 2010
Bull and Bear Treasury Notes Hit the StreetThe new iShares ETNs have annual expenses of 0.75 percent.