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A strong first quarter in stocks, but investors shouldn't ignore the dark clouds
September 10, 2010NEW YORK -- Consumer confidence is rising. Corporate dividends are coming back. Markets continue to thaw.
Frequently asked questions about 12b-1 fees
September 10, 2010Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro has asked agency staff members to recommend possible changes to the 12b-1 fees that many mutual funds charge investors. Schapiro says one key problem is confusion about what services the fees cover. Here's a look at 12b-1s:
Securities commission questions 12b-1 fees mutual funds charge investors
September 10, 2010BOSTON -- Many investors might skip over the line on their mutual fund disclosure statements that says "12b-1 fee." They might want to start wondering what's behind that label. These fees are the money that many funds collect to offset a variety of expenses, from advertising to brokers' commissions. They can cut into investors' returns.
How investors can ease the growing tax bite
September 10, 2010 BOSTON -- If you're just beginning to think about this year's tax return, it might seem premature to consider tweaking your investment strategy for your next dance with Uncle Sam in 2011, and beyond.
Investors focus on bonds despite a big stock rebound
September 10, 2010NEW YORK -- Small investors, still jittery even as stocks roared back to life from the financial crisis, are turning back to the market looking for less-risky ways to reboot their portfolios.
Q& A With FPA Crescent Fund Manager: Keep Emotions in Check
September 10, 2010Mutual fund managers are human, too. Their nerves can be frayed by a volatile market just like the rest of us.
Suffering and Hope
September 10, 2010NEW YORK -- The first quarter ended on an upswing. But now comes the hard part: sustaining it.
Health-Care Funds Require Caution
September 10, 2010 BOSTON -- Investors who sought refuge in health care have reason to feel less queasy than most in a sick economy where no industry has been recession-proof.
Ginnie Mae Funds Offer Investors a Safe Harbor
September 10, 2010BOSTON -- Home foreclosures and market volatility are running high. So any investment even remotely connected to mortgages is the last place to look if you're trying to protect your retirement savings, right?
Fund Managers Keeping Tabs On Small-Caps
September 10, 2010BOSTON -- As market observers watch for early signs that better times are around the corner, they're paying close attention to small-company stocks, which tend to recover earlier than large-company stocks coming out of a recession.
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