Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
About the Manager
By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, Savita Iyer-AhrestaniCharles "Chuck" Akre has been in the securities business since 1968. He previously held positions as shareholder, director, CEO of the asset management division, and...
October 01, 2009
Not Quite So Risky BusinessOne of the investment advisor's major tasks is to help manage risk for clients, but if your clients are invested in municipal bonds, you'd better...
October 01, 2009
Danger & Opportunity: He's Got the MomentumCliff Asness is known as a hedge fund manager who caters to institutions, is a true believer in momentum investing, and despite his University of...
October 01, 2009
Mutual Fund Spotlight: Firm FoundationA manager who has consistently delivered above average returns to investors in one of the best performing stock mutual funds on the market (the FBR...
October 01, 2009
2009 ETF Advisor Hall of Fame: Pioneers in Portfolio ManagementWe proudly present Research magazine's third-annual ETF Hall of Fame. Welcome! There's no question that exchange-traded funds are revolutionizing the investment world. Their proliferation is unstoppable,...
October 01, 2009
B/D Briefing: Conversion TimeOne of the pleasures of being President is that your influence on Americans doesn't end with your term(s). That's certainly the case with George W....
September 30, 2009
Inflation ParadoxA little inflation is a good thing, because it shows that there is decent demand for products, and an economy that's nicely "humming along." Runaway inflation is not a good thing, however.