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Natixis Global Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual Fund
By Michael S. FischerNatixis Global Associates added another alternative investment fund to its product lineup on Monday, August 9, with the launch of a managed futures mutual fund.
August 11, 2010
Mutual Fund Volatility Remains High, ReFlow Index ShowsReFlow Management Co., LLC recently introduced the ReFlow Fund Flow Volatility Index to help mutual fund managers track asset flows and fund performance.
August 11, 2010
U.S. Trade Gap, Budget Deficit Sharply WiderEconomic news about a sharply expanding U.S. trade gap, a wider federal budget deficit, and the Fed's decision to buy government debt spooked the markets on Wednesday, August 11.
August 10, 2010
Morningstar Issues New Research on Target-Date Fund PerformanceMorningstar has issued a series of target-date ratings and reports with data through the second quarter of 2010 for 20 of the largest target-date series in the industry.
August 10, 2010
Morningstar Issues Latest Research on Target-Date Fund PerformanceThe Morningstar fund data shows that the industry average-expense ratio declined to 0.88 percent from 0.91 percent a year earlier for those target-date series that are at least 18 months old.
August 10, 2010
Experts Agree at Schwab Gathering: More ETFs on the WayNumber of funds and ETF flows both expected to grow.
August 10, 2010
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Historic Lows Expected for 'Extended Period'The Federal Reserve's policymakers kept interest rates at historic lows on August 10 as the nation's economy continues to struggle against deflation threats, lackluster growth, and the possibility of a double-dip recession.
August 09, 2010
Construction Unemployment Rate Hits 17.3%There were 11,000 jobs lost in the construction industry between June and July 2010, raising that key industry's unemployment rate to 17.3%, compared to an overall jobless rate of 9.5%, the Labor Dept. reported.