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 Vehicles Target Munis and Luxury Goods
By Kara P. StapletonWhile August is often thought of as a month of lazy vacations, this year it's seen the the introduction of some unique ETFs. Claymore Securities,...
August 10, 2007
Brighter Times for Turkey?Turkey's stocks are appreciating at a rapid clip. Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey teeters between Western secular democracy and ancient traditional culture. But this vast nation of 73 million has a modern, robust economy and may one day join the European Union.
August 09, 2007
Managed Accounts With a Biblical SlantThe socially responsible investing movement has been picking up steam in recent years as investors have sought to invest in companies whose values mirror their own. In line with that there are also a number of faith-based mutual funds which attempt to line up investments and religious doctrine. Now BridgePortfolio...
August 06, 2007
Spector Leaves Bear StearnsBear Stearns announced on Sunday, August 5, management changes that include the resignation of an Executive Committee and Board of Directors Member, Warren Spector, who was president and co-COO of Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
August 02, 2007
Principal To Start Construction Of Child Care CenterA large insurer is getting ready to expand the services it offers employees who have small children.Principal Financial Group Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, will break ...
August 01, 2007
As Spreads Widen, Opportunities BeckonThe term "a rising tide lifts all boats" is especially true in the investment management industry. After years of smooth, steady returns in nearly every asset class, the markets are finally beginning to exhibit some volatility. Although this may be bad for an investor with a decades-long investment horizon, for...
August 01, 2007
The Income BaristaAs many advisors know, the biggest challenge facing millions of retiring baby boomers is income (or lack of) as they necessarily begin to rely on...
August 01, 2007
Head South, Investors!Investing in emerging markets has paid off handsomely over the last few years. According to a new Standard & Poor's survey of fund managers, professional...