Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
S&P Launches Equal-Weighted Version of Its S&P GSCI
By Joyce HansonStandard & Poor's is launching an equal-weighted version of its popular S&P GSCI commodities index. Called the S&P GSCI Equal Weight Select Index, the new index comprises 14 commodities in the world production weighted S&P GSCI.
September 10, 2010
J.P. Morgan Funds Introduces Research Equity Long/Short FundJ.P. Morgan Funds, the mutual fund arm of JPMorgan Chase & Co., has launched the JP Morgan Research Equity Long/Short Fund, the company announced Friday, September 10.
September 09, 2010
Finance-Sector IPO Pipeline Frozen in Place: Renaissance CapitalSince July 8, when Fortune Bank shelved its $360 million IPO, a total of 11 filings in the finance sector have not gone to market, according to data from Renaissance Capital. Those 11 filings are just a fraction of the total 168 IPOs that have stalled.
September 09, 2010
Interest Rates Wreak Havoc With Investors, Home BuyersBad news whether rates are up or down.
September 08, 2010
Safety-Seeking Americans Wary of Annuities, Stock MarketThe constant drumbeat of bad financial news has taken its toll on Americans in more ways than one, according to a survey released Wednesday, September 8, by Allianz Life Insurance Company of America
September 07, 2010
Adidas Agrees to Sponsor Major League Soccer for Four Years, $200 MillionAdidas, the German sports equipment maker, has agreed with Major League Soccer (MLS) of the U.S. to remain the official athletic sponsor and licensed product supplier to the league through 2018, Sports Business Journal reported.
September 03, 2010
ING Redeems Some Auction Rate Preferred SharesING Prime Rate Trust, a closed-end fund, will redeem a portion of the outstanding ARPS at par; declares dividend
September 03, 2010
FaithShares Advisors Launches Its First SMAFaithShares Advisors is expanding its investment portfolio with a highly customizable separately managed account (SMA), the firm announced Wednesday, September 1.