Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
New Jersey Note Auction 'Oversubscribed' Despite SEC Suit
By John SullivanJust 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.
August 18, 2010
Interest in Gold Shares Surge, Says ETF Securities ExecutiveETF Securities USA said ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares (SGOL) had a record day's trading volume on August 11 of 1.74 million shares, or $208 million.
August 17, 2010
U.S. Trust Add Wealth Management Executives in Northeast RegionU.S. Trust has appointed three executives to its northeast division, the firm announced Tuesday.
August 15, 2010
Municipal Bonds Offer Opportunities, RidgeWorth Paper ShowsAccording to a white paper released by RidgeWorth Investments, the high-grade municipal bond market still offered attractive opportunities for investors, even though the market was dramatically different from last year.
August 13, 2010
A Better Way to Invest in Bonds?Fundamental Indexing for bond funds may change how you invest in that asset class.
August 12, 2010
Natixis Global Associates Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual FundNatixis Global Associates added another alternative investment fund to its product lineup on Monday, August 9, with the launch of a managed futures mutual fund.
August 12, 2010
Strategic Insight Sees Stock, Bond Fund Inflows of $25 Billion in JulyDriven by ongoing demand for bond funds, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $25 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond mutual funds in July, Strategic Insight said.
August 12, 2010
Morningstar Fund Flows for July Show Investors Shunning U.S. StocksInvestors continue to shun U.S. stocks and are increasingly putting their money into funds that feature bonds, commodities, and alternative investments, according to the latest research from Morningstar.