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Some Sector Funds Are 'Oversold,' Japan Funds Remain Attractive
By Janet LevauxThe number of major fund groups posting inflows fell to five in the week ending July 16, reports EPFR Global of Boston. "Against a backdrop...
September 01, 2008
The New SiblingLike its predecessor the UMB Scout International Fund, the UMB Scout International Discovery Fund (launched on December 31, 2007, with the ticker UMBDX), looks to...
September 01, 2008
Still at the TopJim Moffett, lead manager of the UMB Scout International Fund, was as new to international equity markets as the firm was when it launched the...
September 01, 2008
Janus Boosts Interest in Value ManagerJanus Capital Group Inc. says it should soon purchase an additional 50 percent interest in U.S. value manager Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company for $90...
September 01, 2008
Raymond James Turns Closed-End Fund into ETFIt's been a rare occurrence, but some closed-end mutual funds are opting to become exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For instance, Claymore Advisors has just announced that...
September 01, 2008
Target-Date Funds Highlighted in Recent Putnam 401(k) SurveyA study of more than 150 advisors who focus on the retirement marketplace has revealed the key criteria in the selection of qualified default investment...