Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
Goldman Sachs Rolls Out New Global Fixed Income Fund
By Michael S. FischerGoldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (GSAM) launched the Goldman Sachs Strategic Income Fund on Thursday, July 1.
June 29, 2010
BlackRock 401(k) Survey of DC Participants Shows 'Shocking Gap' Between Behavior and IntentMost employees participating in defined contribution plans say 401(k)s are more important to them than before the financial crisis, but their behavior shows a "shocking gap" between their ideals and ability to save, a BlackRock survey shows.
June 29, 2010
Russell, Research Affiliates Plan Fundamental Index SeriesRussell Investments, a strong proponent of market-capitalization-weighted indexes, has joined with Research Affiliates (RA) to launch a new index series based on RA's Fundamental Index methodology, the two firms announced on Friday, June 25.
June 27, 2010
Reaction to Financial Services Reform Bill Is SwiftFSI's Dale Brown, IAA's David Tittsworth weigh in on bill's implications
June 25, 2010
At Morningstar Conference, Calamos Looks at Convertibles to Manage RiskConvertibles do well in "volatile sideways markets" like this one, Calamos says
June 25, 2010
Vanguard Broadens Index Offerings, Adding 19 Funds with ETF SharesThe new product lineup includes municipal bond index funds and a real estate fund.
June 25, 2010
Grail Advisors Files for DoubleLine-Managed Emerging Markets ETFGrail to use DoubleLine Capital's EM fixed-income team headed by Luz Padilla
June 25, 2010
At Morningstar Conference, DeVaulx Lauds Japanese OpportunitiesFormer First Eagle money manager notes Buffett sees investing value in Japanese companies