Portfolio Construction
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Stocks, Munis Have Best 'Real' Returns Over Long-Term, Thornburg Study Finds
By Ron PechtimaldjianCommon stocks and municipal bonds have had the highest long-term "real" returns for taxable accounts over the last 30 years, according to an annual study by Thornburg Investment Management (Thornburg) released Monday, August 23.
August 23, 2010
Bond Fund Inflows Approach Record Winning StreakAn analysis of data provided by the Investment Company Institute, a mutual fund industry trade organization, show bond fund asset inflows have outpaced equity fund inflows for 30 straight months through June.
August 23, 2010
Columbia-RiverSource to Streamline 62 Fund OfferingsColumbia Management Group says that it has proposed 62 fund mergers as part of the sale of its long-term asset-management business to RiverSource Investments, which is owned by Ameriprise Financial.
August 22, 2010
Small Investors Fleeing Stocks as Bond Prices SoarInvestors are pulling out of stock mutual funds in droves, though foreign stock funds are still attracting cash.
August 20, 2010
Bank Failures Outpace 2009A tally of bank failures so far this year reveals a troubling trend, but hardly surprising; the number of failures has sharply increased over last year as the economy continue to struggle to regain footing.
August 20, 2010
Four Funds for Natural-Resource InvestingThe recent spike in the price of wheat was a reminder that commodities like foodstuffs offer profit potential for investors. Several top advisors outline the funds they use to invest in this sector.
August 20, 2010
Western U.S. Has Highest Jobless Rate; Nevada Worst State, 14.3%Unemployment this July in individual states was little changed compared to June, with the jobless rate falling in 18 states, rising in 14 states, and staying flat in 18 states, the U.S. Labor Department reported August 20.
August 20, 2010
New Jersey Note Auction 'Oversubscribed' Despite SEC SuitJust one day after settling allegations of fraud with the Securities and Exchange Commission, New Jersey sold $2.25 billion in short-term notes, a new record.