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Weathering China's Ups and Downs
By Melanie WaddellProFunds has created two new mutual funds designed for investors who are bullish on Chinese stocks and for those who believe the Chinese market will plummet.
February 03, 2008
Bond Insurers' Woes Prompt NAIC GuidanceThe current credit crunch precipitated by subprime mortgage problems is hurting bond insurers and, in turn, creating problems for carriers who hold bonds in their ...
February 03, 2008
Bond Insurers' Woes Prompt NAIC GuidanceThe current credit crunch precipitated by subprime mortgage problems is hurting bond insurers and, in turn, creating problems for carriers who hold bonds in their ...
February 01, 2008
Experts Differ on Japan for '08From 2003 to 2006, investors were well served with Japanese equity funds. Then in 2007, the average Japanese equity fund posted a loss of 6.42%,...
February 01, 2008
ETF Market's In Good ShapeIf mutual funds are the professional football teams of the investing universe--strength in numbers, with the pooled cash following the portfolio-building plays called by quarterback...
February 01, 2008
Emerging Markets Dominated Inflows in 4Q07"The broadest, most distinct theme of 2007 has been the record strong inflows into global and emerging-market equity funds," says Brad Durham, managing director of...
February 01, 2008
ICI Stydy Shows Steady Industry ImprovementThe latest annual survey of some 4,000 U.S. households finds 20 percent view the mutual fund industry very favorably, up from 19 percent a year...
February 01, 2008
When Value Means GrowthIn the process of screening the equity universe for possible inclusion in the Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, manager Michael Carmen considers a company's earnings potential...