BARRON's: Mutual Funds & ETFs

CNNMoney: Mutual Funds

• Is this the end of investing as we know it?

  

  Investors are increasingly favoring so-called passive funds that blindly track market indexes at the expense of active funds that rely on a manager to pick stocks.
  - 20 Oct 16, 6:37am -
• Is this the end of investing as we know it?

  

  Investors are increasingly favoring so-called passive funds that blindly track market indexes at the expense of active funds that rely on a manager to pick stocks.
  - 20 Oct 16, 6:37am -
• The investing app military families love

  

  A growing number of soldiers, nurses and self-employed workers are using the investing app Stash. It allows people to invest with as little as $5.
  - 19 Aug 16, 1:32pm -
• The investing app military families love

  

  A growing number of soldiers, nurses and self-employed workers are using the investing app Stash. It allows people to invest with as little as $5.
  - 19 Aug 16, 1:32pm -
• BRIC investing is officially dead at Goldman Sachs

  

  Read full story for latest details.
  - 9 Nov 15, 9:04am -
• BRIC investing is officially dead at Goldman Sachs

  

  Read full story for latest details.
  - 9 Nov 15, 9:04am -
• Harvard endowment warns market is 'frothy'

  

  The new head of Harvard's $38 billion fund says returns are likely to be lower in the future.
  - 23 Sep 15, 12:04pm -
• Harvard endowment warns market is 'frothy'

  

  The new head of Harvard's $38 billion fund says returns are likely to be lower in the future.
  - 23 Sep 15, 12:04pm -
• Once all powerful, Pimco is a fast fading superstar

  

  Pimco's famous fund once managed by star manager Bill Gross has less than $100 billion in management for the first time since 2007.
  - 3 Sep 15, 11:13am -
• Once all powerful, Pimco is a fast fading superstar

  

  Pimco's famous fund once managed by star manager Bill Gross has less than $100 billion in management for the first time since 2007.
  - 3 Sep 15, 11:13am -

FNO: ETFs

• NYSE Arca losing ETFs to rivals

  

  Nasdaq and Bats Global Markets scoop up defectors
  - 27 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Passive investment gains trounce active pains in Europe

  

  European passive funds look set to register higher inflows than their active equivalents for the first year on record
  - 22 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• NYSE ETF platform hit by technical glitch

  

  Trading on NYSE Arca was disrupted following a software update this weekend
  - 19 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• End of year report card: Asset Management 2016

  

  Buyside must do better as scrutiny intensifies on fund performance, transparency and pricing
  - 11 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Exchange-traded ‘zombies’ stalk the markets
  As banks back away from exchange-traded notes, investors are left vulnerable
  - 11 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Eaton Vance: New ETFs will challenge passive players

  

  Eddie Perkin believes the manager's new breed of exchange-traded funds could be a game-changer for active managers
  - 8 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Higher costs, lower fees: A grim future for fund management

  

  Well-respected consultancy Casey Quirk says China will be the industry's only bright spot
  - 7 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Digital distribution: How ETFs can unlock more growth in Europe

  

  Innovation remains the domain of exchange-traded fund design, not ETF distribution – that needs to change
  - 6 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• State Street's head of ETFs in Emea departs

  

  Departure of 13-year veteran comes soon after high-profile arrivals at the asset manager's exchange-traded fund business in London
  - 1 Dec 16, 7:00pm -
• Morningstar's Mansueto: We want to offer robo to UK pension savers

  

  Data provider's founder sits down with FN to outline strategy, saying it wants to be the 'arms supplier' to consultants
  - 1 Dec 16, 7:00pm -

IBT: EFT

• Alibaba’s Yu’E Bao Struggles With Business Model As Liquidity In Chinese Banking Sector Improves
  Alibaba’s Yu’E Bao, an online investment fund that has experienced stunning growth since it opened last June, is moving toward riskier investments to maintain its appeal among investors, according to a report.
  - 25 Jul 14, 3:39am -
• Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Will Likely Pass Federal Scrutiny, Eventually, Experts Say
  The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust is likely to pass federal scrutiny and become the first digital currency-based exchange traded fund (ETF), maybe before the end of the year, although no one knows for sure, according to ETF analysts.  “I don’t see v…
  - 11 Jul 14, 4:26pm -
• Oil Traders Betting On More Iraq Disruptions
  As traders weigh the probability of a civil war in Iraq and disrupted oil production from OPEC’s second-largest producer, betting that oil prices will spike now costs more than it has in three years.
  - 19 Jun 14, 9:27am -
• Russian Stock, Currency Markets Hit As Putin Tightens Grip On Crimea
  Russian stocks fell almost 10 percent on Monday as the nation's military encroachment in to Ukraine spooked investors. Reuters reported that the nation's stocks plunged and its central bank intervened with a $10 billion ruble buy to support the cu…
  - 3 Mar 14, 7:59am -
• Coffee Saw Investor Interest Return, In Record 2013 ETP Inflows
  Inflows into coffee investment funds known as exchange-traded products (ETPs) hit a new record in 2013, as $203 million flowed into such funds, according to an ETF Securities report on Tuesday.With inflows almost doubling the 2012 level, investors…
  - 7 Jan 14, 9:01am -
• Indian Mutual Funds' AUM Grew At Its Fastest Pace Since April, Aided By Strong Inflows And RBI Measures
  Investments in Indian mutual funds grew at 12 percent --  its fastest monthly growth since April 2013 -- in October, to 8.34 trillion rupees ($133.4 billion), helped mainly by liquidity-easing measures undertaken by the Reserve Bank of India, or RBI…
  - 12 Nov 13, 2:07am -
• China Allows US Investors Access, For The First Time, To Yuan-Linked Shares In Shanghai And Shenzhen
  China will begin offering U.S. investors more direct access to shares traded on exchanges in Shanghai and Shenzhen, in a landmark move signaling that the country could further open up its financial markets.
  - 7 Nov 13, 3:46am -
• Gold Investment Fund (ETF) Outflows Are Heavy In October, As Prices Test 'Fragile' Floor
  Gold flowed heavily out of investment funds in October, with outflows greater than those of August and September combined, just as gold prices almost reached a “fragile price floor” of $1,300 per ounce, according to a Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) rese…
  - 4 Nov 13, 3:24pm -
• Assets Under Management At Indian Mutual Funds Touch Record Highs in June Quarter On Heavy Inflows To Debt Funds Triggered By Interest Rate Cut Hopes
  Investments in Indian mutual funds touched a record high of 8.47 trillion rupees ($141 billion) in the April-June quarter, as investors, expecting interest rate cuts and vary of volatility in equity markets, preferred the safety of debt mutual funds.…
  - 4 Jul 13, 4:42am -
• Global Tablet Shipments To Exceed Laptops This Year, PCs In 2015: IDC
  
  - 29 May 13, 10:53am -

InvestmentNews: ETF's

• SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
  That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.
  - 30 Dec 15, 10:28am -
• Passive strategies put another mark in the win column in 2015
  Plus: You ain't seen lame until you've seen Congress next year, money manager M&A peaks, avoiding financial fraud, and how the rich get and stay rich
  - 30 Dec 15, 6:00am -
• The bullish outlook for 2016
  Plus: Most consumers are optimistic about improved household finances next year, embracing a contrarian investing strategy, and what the Dow was like in the beginning
  - 27 Dec 15, 2:23pm -
• What's on tap in 2016 for adviser regulation?
  On tap for 2016: Fiduciary duty comes to fruition?
  - 23 Dec 15, 1:20pm -
• SEC exam questions dive deeply into retirement-account advice
  Through its queries to financial advisers, the regulator is asserting its presence in an area normally associated with the Labor Department.
  - 22 Dec 15, 1:56pm -
• The SEC has reduced the charges against SAC Capital's Steve Cohen
  Breakfast with Benjamin: SEC backs away from part of its charges, moving Steve Cohen a step closer to again managing outside capital.
  - 22 Dec 15, 6:45am -
• 'Smart beta' tops the list of 2015 financial-term searches
  Breakfast with Benjamin: Smart beta was the top financial search term on Investopedia in 2015, and for good reason.
  - 21 Dec 15, 6:45am -
• Rough week doesn't derail the outlook for ETFs
  Cerulli sees ETF assets more than doubling to $6T by 2020
  - 18 Dec 15, 2:01pm -
• Hedge funds post worst quarter since 2008 crisis
  Hedge-fund assets contracted by $95 billion to $2.87 trillion during third quarter amid a surge of fund closures.
  - 18 Dec 15, 8:55am -
• Guggenheim plays the value card with new Dow dividend-focused ETF
  Flip-flopping the weightings of the traditional Dow 30 stocks
  - 17 Dec 15, 12:52pm -

InvestmentNews: Mutual Funds

• The junk-bond correction is not the next financial crisis
  Breakfast with Benjamin: Why those claiming the junk bond market looks just like the start of the 2008 financial crisis are wrong.
  - 4 Jan 16, 6:45am -
• SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
  That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.
  - 30 Dec 15, 10:28am -
• Passive strategies put another mark in the win column in 2015
  Plus: You ain't seen lame until you've seen Congress next year, money manager M&A peaks, avoiding financial fraud, and how the rich get and stay rich
  - 30 Dec 15, 6:00am -
• What we'll remember about the markets in 2015
  Some highs and lows, swings and misses
  - 29 Dec 15, 9:05am -
• Economic forecasters predict market volatility in 2016
  Plus: The Fed's rate hike isn't likely to be enough to derail corporate America's borrowing binge.
  - 29 Dec 15, 6:00am -
• The bullish outlook for 2016
  Plus: Most consumers are optimistic about improved household finances next year, embracing a contrarian investing strategy, and what the Dow was like in the beginning
  - 27 Dec 15, 2:23pm -
• The unique nature of target-date fund benchmarking
  The wide dispersion of glide paths and asset allocations makes evaluation much more complex. And yet, TDF choice is likely the biggest investment decision for a plan.
  - 23 Dec 15, 3:31pm -
• The SEC has reduced the charges against SAC Capital's Steve Cohen
  Breakfast with Benjamin: SEC backs away from part of its charges, moving Steve Cohen a step closer to again managing outside capital.
  - 22 Dec 15, 6:45am -
• 'Smart beta' tops the list of 2015 financial-term searches
  Breakfast with Benjamin: Smart beta was the top financial search term on Investopedia in 2015, and for good reason.
  - 21 Dec 15, 6:45am -
• Rough week doesn't derail the outlook for ETFs
  Cerulli sees ETF assets more than doubling to $6T by 2020
  - 18 Dec 15, 2:01pm -

InvestorPlace: ETF Investing

• new5 ETFs to Benefit From 6-Year High U.S. Inflation
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsWhy these ETF areas can gain in an inflationary environment. Compare Brokers....The post 5 ETFs to Benefit From 6-Year High U.S. Inflation appeared first on InvestorPlace.
  - 31 mins ago, 19 Jun 18, 5:27pm -
• new5 Low-Beta ETFs to Overcome Trade Jitters
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsInvestors seeking to remain invested in the equity world but at the same time wanting protection from the downside arising from the ongoing trade jitters should....The post 5 Low-Beta ET…
  - 4 hours ago, 19 Jun 18, 1:45pm -
• newHow Interest Rate Hikes Can Soften Bond Prices and Bond-Heavy ETFs
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsEven with the potential vulnerability of bond prices, bond funds remain popular destinations for investors. When it comes to exchange traded funds (ETFs), three of this year's top 10 ETFs…
  - 8 hours ago, 19 Jun 18, 10:12am -
• Try These 3 Dividend Funds for Reliable Payout Growth
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsProviding a lift for income investors and dividend funds is the fact that the rate at which companies are boosting payout is climbing as well. That is good news for dividend investors, pa…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 12:35pm -
• 3 Cryptocurrencies for Privacy-Minded Investors
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsIn December, cryptocurrency enthusiast John McAfee recommended three privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Here's a detailed look at them. The post 3 Cryptocurrencies for Privacy-Minded Inve…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 3:53pm -
• 4 Funds That Will Help Protect Against Rising Interest Rates
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsFund groupings with bond-like traits, such as real estate, telecommunications and utilities or other assets known for income-generating potential can help fend off rising interest rates.…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 3:14pm -
• 6 Smart-Beta Small-Cap ETFs to Pick if the Rally Softens
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsAfter a record run in recent months, the rally in the small-cap ETFs may soften. Time to pick smart-beta small-cap funds for quality exposure. Compare Brokers....The post 6 Smart-Beta Sm…
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 4:00pm -
• 3 Conscious-Friendly Funds to Buy for ESG Investing
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsJust a few years ago, roughly one-third of investors considered ESG investing, but today, that number is close to half and it is even higher among the coveted millennial category.The pos…
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 2:29pm -
• 5 Best Leveraged ETFs to Start June
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThe bouts of upbeat data have spurred strong optimism about the economy and resulted in huge demand for leveraged ETFs. Compare Brokers....The post 5 Best Leveraged ETFs to Start June ap…
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 1:00pm -
• 4 Top Global X Funds
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsWhile many Global X funds can be considered niche ETFs, there is no denying some are potent performers.The post 4 Top Global X Funds appeared first on InvestorPlace.
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 10:30am -

InvestorPlace: Mutual Funds

• 4 Top Prudential Mutual Funds to Add to Your Portfolio
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you four top-ranked Prudential Investments mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....The post 4 Top Prudential Mutual…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 3:15pm -
• 3 Large-Cap Value Mutual Funds for Good Returns
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you three top-ranked, large-cap value mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....The post 3 Large-Cap Value Mutual Fund…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 1:17pm -
• Buy These 3 Putnam Mutual Funds for Stunning Gains
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you three top-ranked Putnam mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....The post Buy These 3 Putnam Mutual Funds for Stu…
  - 5 days ago, 14 Jun 18, 10:15am -
• 4 Financial Funds to Buy on Imminent Fed Hike
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsEconomists vehemently predict a possible rate hike by the Fed in its Jun 13 policy meeting. Compare Brokers....The post 4 Financial Funds to Buy on Imminent Fed Hike appeared first on In…
  - 6 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 1:00pm -
• 3 Top High-Yield Bond Mutual Funds for Strong Returns
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you three top-ranked high-yield bond mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....The post 3 Top High-Yield Bond Mutual F…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 12:53pm -
• 3 Wells Fargo Advantage Funds for Phenomenal Returns
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you three top-ranked Wells Fargo Advantage Funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Compare Brokers....The post 3 Wells Fargo Advantage Funds…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 10:20am -
• 3 Best-Ranked USAA Mutual Funds for High Returns
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBelow we share with you three top-ranked USAA mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Compare Brokers....The post 3 Best-Ranked USAA Mutual Funds for High…
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 2:00pm -
• 4 Financial Mutual Funds to Buy on Blockbuster Jobs Report
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBetter pay results in higher inflation, which in turn may lead to increased interest rates. Compare Brokers....The post 4 Financial Mutual Funds to Buy on Blockbuster Jobs Report appeare…
  - 12 days ago, 7 Jun 18, 12:05pm -
• 3 Fidelity Funds to Buy on Solid Manufacturing Activity
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsManufacturing activity in the United States increased considerably in May compared with April, reaching a two-month high Compare Brokers....The post 3 Fidelity Funds to Buy on Solid Manu…
  - 14 days ago, 5 Jun 18, 12:48pm -
• 5 Best Vanguard Mutual Funds to Buy in June
  InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsVanguard, the biggest provider of low-cost passive funds is expected to beat competitor BlackRock by 2022 in terms of asset under management Compare Brokers....The post 5 Best Vanguard M…
  - 19 days ago, 31 May 18, 1:10pm -

Morningstar: Mutual Funds

• BRIEF-Serendipity Innovations acquires Umeå-based Medicvent Aktiebolag
  * The company will be included in the business area Technical Services Source text for Eikon:
  - 1 Jul 15, 9:05am -
• Wall St. set to open higher on renewed Greece hopes
  (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to open higher on Wednesday after Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signaled he was prepared to accept creditors' bailout offer with some conditions.
  - 1 Jul 15, 8:52am -
• US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher on renewed Greece hopes
  * Futures up: Dow 160 pts, S&P 16.25 pts, Nasdaq 37.50 pts (Adds comment, updates prices)
  - 1 Jul 15, 8:50am -
• TREASURIES-U.S. yields hit session highs after ADP jobs data
  NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries yields rose to session highs early Wednesday as a stronger-than-forecast rise in a measure of private U.S. jobs growth rekindled bets the Federal Reserve...
  - 1 Jul 15, 8:33am -
• Herpes Labialis (Herpes virus) Global Clinical Trials Review, H1 2015
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  - 1 Jul 15, 4:06am -
• UPDATE 1-Cosmo set to raise 163 mln Sfr in Cassiopea floatation
  ZURICH, July 1 (Reuters) - Cassiopea SpA said it will list its stock at 34 Swiss francs per share on Wednesday, in a bid by Cosmo Pharmauceuticals SA to raise 163 million Swiss francs ($173.53 million) by floating the skin and hair treatment maker.
  - 1 Jul 15, 3:49am -
• Old-timers lead Australia share sales to 6-year high even as IPOs slump
  * GRAPHIC: Australia share sales: http://link.reuters.com/cuv94w
  - 1 Jul 15, 3:44am -
• Indonesia hopes to issue samurai bond in July - finmin official
  JAKARTA, July 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia hopes to raise money by issuing a samurai bond in July this year, Scenaider Siahaan, director of debt strategy and portfolio at the finance ministry told reporters on Wednesday.
  - 1 Jul 15, 3:38am -
• Exchange denies rumor that Goldman Sachs is shorting China's stock market
  SHANGHAI, July 1 (Reuters) - China's Financial Futures Exchange on Wednesday squashed rumors that foreign investors including Goldman Sachs have been shorting Chinese stocks using index futures, the...
  - 1 Jul 15, 3:21am -
• Positive Sub-Group Analysis Data Strengthens Case for Sirtex in Liver
  Sirtex Medical announced promising additional analysis of its SIRFLOX trial data specifically related to patient sub-groups with respect to the secondary endpoint, progression free survival in the liver, or PFS, in the liver. Specifically, median PFS…
  - 30 Jun 15, 10:55pm -

NASDAQ: ETFs

• newOPEC Spat & Trade Tension Drag Down Oil: ETFs to Profit

  

  Oil prices are once again caught in a political 160 spat among OPEC 160 allies and escalating trade war tensions between the United States and China WTI crude ETF United States Oil USO and Brent fund United States Brent Oil BNO dropped 3 5 each on Ju…
  - 22 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 8:07pm -
• newHorizons ETFs Files for 3 Canada Marijuana ETFs

  

  The Horizons ETFs Group has filed preliminary documents in preparation of launching three new ETFs in Canada that will target leveraging the cannabis sector according to The Globe and Mail Leveraged ETFs aim to deliver two or three times the return o…
  - 22 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 8:06pm -
• newSmall-Cap ETFs Are Now Exhibiting Less Volatility

  

  Smaller company stocks are typically seen as more risky when compared to their larger peers but more recently small cap stocks and related ETFs are exhibiting volatility at record lows relative to large caps In a small cap led US equity space the Rus…
  - 23 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 7:06pm -
• newPotential ETF Strategies for Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Markets

  

  As markets surge and then sputter the prospects of downside risk loom large in the short term Yet advisors have to meet the challenge of steering through periods of market volatility while continuing to capture at least a portion of any upside potent…
  - 23 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 7:06pm -
• new5 Key Things to Know About Fixed Income ETFs

  

  Fixed Income ETFs are trending in 2018 and can be a part of a well diversified portfolio Used correctly fixed income ETFs can add diversification and a steady source of income But how do you choose the right Fixed Income ETF Fidelity Investments have…
  - 23 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 7:06pm -
• newLarge Fixed-Income Investors Increasingly Turn to Liquid Bond ETFs

  

  The fixed income markets are notoriously known for their illiquid securities However more investors are increasingly looking to bond related ETFs as a quick and easy way to gain broad exposure to debt markets While fixed income ETF assets account for…
  - 23 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 7:06pm -
• new5 ETF Ways to Trade 6-Year High U.S. Inflation

  

  Consumer prices in the United States grew 2 8 year over year in May 2018 above market expectations of 2 7 It also marked the highest inflation rate since February 2012 Higher cost of gasoline and shelter led to the estimate beat Sequentially consumer…
  - 24 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 6:06pm -
• newEmerging Markets Stumble on Fed Rate Hike: ETFs in Focus

  

  The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark federal funds rate in the range of 1 75 to 2 in its June meeting which weighed on emerging market ETFs This is because higher rates in the United States along with a stronger dollar dulled the appeal of the…
  - 24 hours ago, 18 Jun 18, 6:06pm -
• Top and Flop ETFs of Last Week

  

  Last week was all about central bank meetings the signing of a historic deal between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and escalation of trade war fears Overall the big three ETFs S amp P 5…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 5:07pm -
• Update: TSX Posts 69 Point Gain as Crude Oil Rises; World Markets Mostly Weaker on Trade Worries

  

  Canada s main stock market was the outperformer Monday posting gains amid selloffs in Europe Asia and Wall Street on trade uncertainties The S amp P TSX Composite Index gained 69 points or 0 4 to 16 383 moving ever closer to its all time high Wall St…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 5:07pm -

NASDAQ: Mutual Funds

• Small Business Sentiment Best in Over 34 Years: 4 Fund Picks

  

  On Jun 12 the National Federation of Independent Business NFIB released data for its small cap business optimism index which rose to its highest level in May since 1983 The key metric also touched its second best settlement since its inception 45 yea…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 1:08pm -
• Focus on 3 Large-Cap Value Mutual Funds for Good Returns

  

  Large cap funds are better than small or mid cap funds for risk averse investors These funds have exposure to large cap stocks with a long term performance history and more stability than what mid or small caps offer Companies with market capitalizat…
  - 1 day ago, 18 Jun 18, 10:10am -
• Retail Sales Notch a 6-Month High: 3 Fund Picks

  

  Americans spent more on luxury items and recreational goods in the last month propelling retail sales to a six month high in May The surge in retail sales clearly indicate that the U S economy is on track for solid growth in the second quarter Consum…
  - 4 days ago, 15 Jun 18, 2:07pm -
• 4 Top Prudential Mutual Funds to Add to Your Portfolio

  

  Prudential Investments now known as PGIM Investments had more than 1 trillion of assets under management as 31 May 2018 This segment of Prudential Financial Inc provides a variety of funds ranging from open and closed end funds to equity and fixed in…
  - 4 days ago, 15 Jun 18, 12:12pm -
• Buy These 3 Putnam Mutual Funds for Stunning Gains

  

  Putnam Investments managed assets worth more than 172 billion as of April 2018 of which 78 billion is allocated to more than 100 mutual funds including equity and fixed income funds The company operates in North America Europe and Asia through office…
  - 5 days ago, 14 Jun 18, 9:11am -
• 4 Financial Funds to Buy on Imminent Fed Hike

  

  The central bankers began their two day meet on Jun 12 and market watchers largely expect a hike in interest rate by 25 basis points once the meeting concludes The U S economy has been steadily expanding even as the labor market remains near full emp…
  - 6 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 12:11pm -
• Looking For Mid-Cap Growth Mutual Funds? 3 Best Picks

  

  Investors interested in high returns can choose mid cap funds that bear lesser risk than small cap funds Mid cap funds are not susceptible to gyrations in the broader markets This makes these funds ideal bets given the erratic macroeconomic condition…
  - 6 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 10:10am -
• Russell 2000 Posts Gains for 6 Straight Weeks: 5 Fund Picks

  

  Key indexes like the Dow the S amp P 500 and the Nasdaq including the Russell 2000 posted weekly gains for the week ended Jun 8 All the three key U S indexes ended in the green for the third consecutive week Meanwhile the Russell 2000 posted six stra…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 12:10pm -
• 3 Top High-Yield Bond Mutual Funds for Strong Returns

  

  High yield bond mutual funds provide the best choice for those looking to invest in below investment grade bonds also known as junk bonds Though bonds rated below investment grade are believed to be riskier than investment grade bonds a well diversif…
  - 7 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 11:11am -
• World Cup Fever to Bring Huge Gains for Europe: 3 Fund Picks

  

  The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just around the corner The month long mega football event is highly anticipated to give the European economy a shot in the arm Revenue generation from the mega event is expected to benefit host Russia and eventual…
  - 8 days ago, 11 Jun 18, 12:12pm -

Reuters: Funds Hub

• GUEST BLOG: Edge over the markets and do you have it?
  Guest blog from author and former hedge fund manager Lars Kroijer.
  - 20 Dec 13, 6:36am -
• Banks lead the equity sector flows
  Data from reseatch firm Lipper shows financials funds lead the way as investors place their bets in equity sectors.
  - 23 Sep 13, 9:49am -
• US investors prop up emerging equity flows
  Why are U.S. EM equity funds still raking in the cash?
  - 6 Sep 13, 5:53am -
• Signs of growth bets in the fund flows
  Fund investors have been placing their bets with the U.S. consumer.
  - 23 Aug 13, 10:16am -
• Signs of growth bets in the fund flows
  Fund investors have been placing their bets with the U.S. consumer.
  - 23 Aug 13, 10:16am -
• Emerging markets funds shun Brazil, South Africa
  Lipper's latest allocations data reveals the winners and losers as EM managers made their investment calls.
  - 29 Jul 13, 9:01am -
• Eyes off the prize?
  Have investors in Britain's top companies have reverted to type?
  - 26 Jun 13, 11:25am -
• Hedge fund boss Baha sees gold at $3,000-$5,000
  Christian Baha, the head of Austrian fund firm Superfund and occasional Hollywood actor, is predicting that the gold price could rise to between $3,000 and $5,000 over the next five to 10 years.
  - 28 May 13, 8:38am -
• The only game in town
  The latest flows numbers from Lipper show there's only one game in town...
  - 22 May 13, 8:14am -
• LIPPER-Toil triumphs over talent for ‘star’ fund managers
  Ed Moisson looks at the lessons an Olympic athlete might have for money managers.
  - 10 May 13, 8:21am -

TheStreet: ETFs

• Better Sell Now While the Bear Is Taking a Breather

  

  The weekly charts for five major equity averages are positive but their dynamics differ. With stocks riding high right now, this could be your best time to sell before the inevitable return of the bear market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average can be…
  - 11 Apr 16, 8:30am -
• Fed’s Dovish Talk a Tailwind for High Yield

  

  High yield bonds have made a massive comeback in the past month, especially considering the pressure that still remains on the energy issuers.
  - 17 Mar 16, 1:51pm -
• Trust These ETFs to Track Market Trends

  

  The 200 day moving average of the Wilshire U.S. Large-Cap Total Return Index has traditionally been a reliable indicator for the direction stocks are trending.
  - 17 Mar 16, 12:44pm -
• Four ETFs For Low Volatility Value Investors

  

  There is a reason why value has overtaken growth this year in the ETF space.
  - 16 Mar 16, 3:51pm -
• Cheap Airline Stocks Ready for Takeoff

  

  The U.S. Global Jets ETF launched successfully almost a year ago, quickly pulling in over $50 million in assets.
  - 16 Mar 16, 2:57pm -
• Jim Cramer on Why a Company's Gender Diversity Matters for Investor

  

  TheStreet’s Jim Cramer says investors should be a little bit more circumspect of companies that don’t promote women or have them on their boards.
  - 11 Mar 16, 12:45pm -
• A New Way to Invest in Gender Diversity – and Make Money

  

  Gender diversity in corporate leadership makes for better business decisions, according to Christopher Ailman of the CalSTRS pension fund.
  - 10 Mar 16, 5:59pm -
• Underweight Stocks as Long as Trump, Sanders Still Running

  

  The growing support for anti-establishment candidates like Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders will increasingly translate into higher degrees of market volatility.
  - 9 Mar 16, 1:28pm -
• Jim Cramer Reflects on the Seventh Anniversary of the Bull Market

  

  TheStreet’s Jim Cramer reflects on the seven year anniversary of the bull market on Wall Street, and why for many investors, it doesn’t feel like one.
  - 9 Mar 16, 11:36am -
• Gold Still Up But Needs One More Pullback - Grant Williams

  

  Although gold’s rally so far this year is promising, one popular newsletter writer says he expects one final leg down in prices from here.
  - 8 Mar 16, 4:02pm -

TheStreet: Mutual Funds

• Emerging Market Debt Holders Beware

  

  Investors hunting for better yields amidst rock bottom rates in established markets have caused the amount of emerging market corporate debt in the global market to explode.
  - 29 Feb 16, 3:47pm -
• Here's Why I Sold All My Berkshire Hathaway Shares - Hedge Fund Mgr.

  

  Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has too many large positions in high-cost businesses.
  - 29 Feb 16, 1:29pm -
• Don't Want to Touch Volatile Chinese Stocks? Soon You Might Have To

  

  TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China has done what it can to make foreign funds want to invest in volatile "A" shares, but many still don't. Someday soon they may be forced to. China-traded shares are being considered for inclusion in the influential MSCI index…
  - 26 Feb 16, 8:13am -
• 4 Low Volatility ETFs for a Wild Market

  

  Investors have good reason to feel whipsawed this year considering the VIX, or so-called fear index, has been bouncing off levels not seen since last summer’s market meltdown.
  - 19 Feb 16, 1:41pm -
• Shield Yourself Against Wild Market With This Fund

  

  Investors are only a month into a brand new year, yet already many are worn out from the market’s mayhem.
  - 1 Feb 16, 11:29am -
• Teva, Biomarin Offer Convertible Opportunities Says MainStay Manager

  

  The convertible bond market has been fairly flat in 2015, closely following the slim returns seen in equities.
  - 17 Dec 15, 12:28pm -
• Sustainable Investing Not Solely for Stock-Pickers Says CCM Strategist

  

  Fixed income fund managers also have a lot to offer on the subject, said David Sand, chief investment strategist at Community Capital Management (CCM).
  - 14 Dec 15, 2:09pm -
• Vanguard’s ETF Ideas for 2016: Limit Orders, Backtests, Active Funds

  

  Investors need to follow best practices when trading ETFs and perhaps the foremost among them is using limit orders.
  - 10 Dec 15, 2:08pm -
• Here’s What You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Exchange Traded Funds

  

  Demand for exchange traded funds remains strong. Year-to-date, investors have directed some $201 billion into ETFs, on track to reach the $243 billion invested during 2014 -- according to ETF.com.
  - 3 Dec 15, 12:20pm -
• Improve Your Returns Through Impact Investing Says Merrill Strategist

  

  Investors most certainly can achieve their environmental and social goals without sacrificing their financial goals through impact investing.
  - 24 Nov 15, 3:17pm -

MarketWatch.com: Mutual Funds

• Video: Here's how to invest in cannabis through ETFs

  

  Investing in marijuana or cannabis stocks can be risky. Small companies that are actually handling and growing marijuana might not be legal at a federal level. Here's what you need to know.
  - 19 days ago, 31 May 18, 10:15am -
• FA Center: Why mutual fund managers on a hot streak may be too good for your money

  

  Investment success for a fortunate few can lead to disappointment for many, writes Mark Hulbert.
  - 25 days ago, 25 May 18, 6:17pm -
• These three ETFs carry low risks but potentially high rewards

  

  Simon Maierhofer on the contrarian nature of consumer staples, long-dated Treasuries and investment-grade corporate bonds.
  - 33 days ago, 18 May 18, 5:08am -
• ETF Investing: Activity in this ETF shows where investors expect retail-sales growth to come from

  

  Consumers have been voting with their dollars over the past several years, moving decisively to online retail over brick-and-mortar stores, and increasingly, investors are as well.
  - 34 days ago, 16 May 18, 10:49am -
• ETF Investing: Bond ETFs saw their highest inflows in three years in April

  

  Investors snapped up fixed-income exchange-traded funds in April, with the category seeing its biggest month of inflows in more than three years.
  - 50 days ago, 30 Apr 18, 3:23pm -
• ETF Investing: Investors are retreating from these bond ETFs as yields rise

  

  A swift rise in bond yields in 2018 has sent fixed-income investors scrambling, with major categories of bond exchange-traded funds seeing steep outflows, while other groups have been favored.
  - 55 days ago, 25 Apr 18, 4:27pm -
• Deep Dive: These 3 cutting-edge stocks can sharpen your investment portfolio

  

  Buffalo Discovery Fund manager taps companies with strong growth potential.
  - 55 days ago, 25 Apr 18, 4:01pm -
• Deep Dive: Rising interest rates don’t scare these bond pros

  

  Managers of Thornburg Strategic Income Fund dig deep for opportunities, writes Philip van Doorn.
  - 56 days ago, 24 Apr 18, 11:03am -
• ETF Investing: Here’s why small-cap stocks could be vulnerable to ETF outflows

  

  Exchange-traded funds are among the most popular ways for investors to get exposure to nearly any asset class, region, or strategy in the global market. However, rather than there being safety in numbers, this is seen as something that could become a…
  - 58 days ago, 23 Apr 18, 5:11am -
• Key Words: If active mutual-fund managers are ship captains, their index rivals are NASA

  

  “Index-fund managers are the underappreciated rock stars of finance,” observes indexing expert Dave Nadig.
  - 70 days ago, 10 Apr 18, 8:08am -