Investment Strategies
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Expert's Corner: The Use of Gold in Portfolios
By Brad McmillanIn times of trouble, gold is the perennial hot topic. "Buy gold--it's the only safe asset," goes the cry. And, for the past decade, it...
March 01, 2010
The Green Advisor: More Investors Going Green, But Advisors?During his first State of the Union address on January 27, President Barack Obama said, "The nation that leads the clean energy economy will be...
February 25, 2010
Are Options "Enthusiasts" Better Advisors?Industry survey finds that advisors who use options in their investment strategies are a cut above those who don't.
February 19, 2010
Fixed Index Annuity Sales Continue ClimbIRI, Beacon Research find total fixed annuity sales in '09 at $105 billion.
February 17, 2010
Don Trone Founds New Firm: Exclusive PodcastStrategic Ethos to focus on leadership and decision-making
February 11, 2010
Infrastructure Investments Occupy Unique NicheInflation protection and diversification on list of potential benefits of a new global fund.
February 11, 2010
More Beta in Leveraged ETFsFor those who like to back their convictions with a bit of leverage, ProShares has some new ETFs that may fit the bill.
February 09, 2010
Large Cap LogicInvestors will flock to U.S. large-cap companies, especially those with sound dividends, while small company stocks will remain relatively unloved.