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Soapbox: Forget the Benchmarks
By Steve Weydert, CFP, MSFor years, many investors and advisors have measured success by whether they "beat the benchmarks." However, last year's market collapse revealed the stark pitfalls of...
August 28, 2009
U.S. Banking System Remains Anemic Amid Signs of Economic GrowthThere have been a number of heartening signs lately that the recession is not only slowing but may even, technically, be over. This week alone...
August 27, 2009
Positive Economic Indicators IncreaseWhile there probably aren't a lot of people singing "happy days are here again," yet, there have been a number of encouraging signs in the recent economic news.
August 27, 2009
TIPS for Inflation: IA Mutual Fund Focus, August 2009IA Mutual Fund Focus, August 2009
August 26, 2009
Standard and Poor's MarketScope Advisor Expands PlatformA bond research portal is the newest addition to MarketScope Advisor, part of Standard and Poor's (S&P) Equity Research services.
August 25, 2009
Good Morning Vietnam: First U.S.-Listed Vietnam ETF LaunchedA new fund offered by Van Eck Global gives investors the opportunity to explore one of the world's youngest and most dynamic economies--Vietnam--by investing in the U.S.-based ETF.
August 25, 2009
Need Another Reason to Rebalance Clients' Portfolios?Portfolio rebalancing can and should be a lot more robust than just selling high and buying low...it's an outstanding opportunity to add or increase exposure to overlooked asset classes at the same time.