Portfolio Construction
Keep up with the latest news on key elements for successful portfolio construction including asset allocation, asset management options and investment strategies.
CIGNA Reports 32% Q2 Loss on Variable Annuity Business; Stock Rises Despite Loss
By Joyce HansonCIGNA Corp.'s second-quarter 2010 earnings fell 32% to $294 million, or $1.06 per share, compared to $435 million, or $1.58 per share, a year ago, the insurer reported Thursday, August 5.
August 04, 2010
Changing Investment Managers: Should I Stay or Should I Go?A due diligence perspective: Assess the dilemma and lower the probability of it happening again.
August 04, 2010
Staying Afloat on Rough SeasPrior to the recession, a yacht purchase was a buoyant investment that only rose with the tide.
August 04, 2010
Prudential Announces Strong Q2 ResultsFinancial Services Businesses income up, driven by retirement, asset management segments
August 04, 2010
Using Dividend ETFs for Stability and IncomeDividends are a subject of endless fascination for investors, and no less so in the recent stock market environment of jaw-dropping volatility.
August 04, 2010
Do It Yourself Investing: Opportunity Beckons in Online Brokerage IndustryActive investors and active traders are expected to account for more than 40% of the U.S. investor market by 2012, according to a new report released by Celent on Wednesday, August 4.
August 03, 2010
Natixis Global and Westpeak Roll Out New Mutual FundNatixis Global Associates (NGA) launched the Westpeak ActiveBeta Equity Fund in conjunction with Westpeak Global Advisors on Tuesday, August 3.
August 03, 2010
NYSE Euronext Q2 Results Boast 34% Surge in Derivatives RevenueRobust trading volume that included a 34% surge in derivatives revenue as well as a 29% increase in technology solutions sales drove NYSE Euronext's strong second-quarter 2010 results.