Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
A Healthy Portfolio?
By Staff WriterHealthcare has traditionally been thought of as a defensive sector, since even when economic conditions get bad, people will still take care of their health. However,...
April 17, 2008
Actively-Managed ETFsOn April 11, Invesco PowerShares announced that the industry's first three actively managed equity ETFs and PowerShares' first actively managed fixed-income ETF are scheduled to begin trading on the NYSE.
April 16, 2008
Disability portfolio provides choiceMutual of Omaha, recognizing the reality that Americans are going to work longer in the coming years, has expanded its disability insurance plans, creating a portfolio of DI options. Called "Disability Income Choice Portfolio," the DI choices allow
April 14, 2008
Equity income62%: Percentage of financial advisors who think the right mix of fixed income and equities for retirees has changed over the past 20 years. 71%: Percentage of advisors who think retirees' and near-retirees' portfolios wil
April 13, 2008
Equity income62%: Percentage of financial advisors who think the right mix of fixed income and equities for retirees has changed over the past 20 years. 71%: Percentage of advisors who think retirees' and near-retirees' portfolios wil
April 12, 2008
UL portfolio makes debutColumbus Life Insurance Co. decided to make its introduction of universal life policies memorable by launching three products instead of just one. Under the umbrella of the UL portfolio are three products: Explorer Plus, Indexed Explorer Plus and
April 12, 2008
Boost the retirement income portfolioAsset allocation is a hot topic in retirement planning. Stocks. Bonds. Annuities? Yes, annuities, according to a MassMutual study that sought to find what role fixed income annuities can play in boosting Americans' retirement income portfolios.
April 11, 2008
UL portfolio makes debutColumbus Life Insurance Co. decided to make its introduction of universal life policies memorable by launching three products instead of just one. Under the umbrella of the UL portfolio are three products: Explorer Plus, Indexed Explorer Plus and