Investment Strategies
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House Hearing Focuses on Insurance Companies
By Michael S. FischerA House subcommittee was scheduled to hold an "educational" hearing March 18 for its members and the public.
March 17, 2010
Family Offices Bolster Private EquityAs their numbers and the assets they control have grown this decade, family offices have become increasingly important to the private equity sector, especially to managers of smaller funds.
March 16, 2010
New Actively Managed Fund at VanguardWealth managers who are fans of Vanguard may be happy to note that the group is launching a new actively managed fund, which will invest in small- and mid-cap companies in the U.S.
March 16, 2010
ETF Flows: Select Sector SPDRs: Weekly Flows Through March 5For the week ended March 5th, the S&P 500 eked out a 0.99% gain for the week; it's up 3.13% year-to-date.
March 15, 2010
Investors Jump Back Into Market but Are Uncertain of Steps AheadSchwab sees areas of improvement and concern in economy
March 12, 2010
Quantitative Investment StrategiesSince the advent of the computer, particularly the desktop computer, investment professionals have looked for a mathematical solution to the world's equity markets.
March 10, 2010
Publications: Genworth, SecurianGenworth Financial Wealth Management Inc. has published Crossing the Sea, a book that uses sailing and rowing as metaphors for aggressive and conservative investment strategies.
March 09, 2010
The S&P 500: What a Difference a Year Makes!Who would have thought on March 9, 2009, when the S&P 500 closed at 676, that we would be looking at a close of 1140 on March 9, 2010?