Equity Funds
Learn about the latest developments among equity mutual funds, including active and passive funds.
Overseas Still Appeals
By Kara P. StapletonThe grass looked greener around the world again in 2006, as investors stayed enamored of foreign markets. Strategic Insight reported that international equity funds posted...
October 01, 2006
401(k) Accounts See Further GrowthThe average account balance for U.S. workers consistently maintaining 401(k) accounts from 1999 through 2005 increased 50 percent -- to over $102,000 from about $67,800...
August 24, 2006
Persistent Savings Yield 401(k) Growth: ReportDespite the arrival of a severe bear market in the period, the average account balance among American workers who consistently held 401(k) accounts from 1999 ...
August 07, 2006
New LODH Fund Seeks Latin OpportunitiesLombard Odier Darier Hentsch Group in June launched a new long/short fund focused on Latin America, and announced Monday that assets have grown to $50 million.
July 24, 2006
Portable Alpha Pays Off in PennsylvaniaPortable alpha strategies have paid off for the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System, adding $780 million in net earnings from its January 2002 inception date. So it should come as no surprise that the program will essentially grow by roughly $2.2 billion.
May 22, 2006
S&P Scans Strongly Performing Funds of FundsStrongest first quarter in several years leads to increased monitoring of the sector
May 02, 2006
Swiss Funds Show Strength, Alternatives ShineThe Swiss fund market posted a strong increase in assets under management in the first quarter of 2006, according to data released yesterday by the Swiss Funds Association. Assets under management at funds covered by the statistics increased by 6.7%, or 35.8 billion CHF, to a record high of 572...