Mutual Funds

Fund Lessons From Bill Gross

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35 GMT

The founder of Pimco is a legendary bond manager.

Court Reviews Fees on $9 Trillion in Assets

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Baker) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

Institutions pay lower fees on mutual funds than the average investor does, sparking a case for the Supreme Court.

Unknown Mutual-Fund Firm Beats Everyone

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05 GMT

Royce Funds was started 37 years ago, with a specialty in small-cap stocks. Now the company's mutual funds are tops in almost all categories.

Federated's Kaufler Buys Financials

twocents@thestreet.com (Danielle Kost) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

Matthew Kaufler, co-manager of the Federated Clover Value Fund, is "warming" to financials and shunning telecom stocks.

When Profits Are Losses: Analyst's Toolkit

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:47 GMT

Economic Value Added is a measure that can help investors determine which companies are generating enough earnings.

Don Dion's ETF Strategies

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT

Two strategies for long term and short term investors.

Manning & Napier Goes Bearish on U.S.

twocents@thestreet.com (Danielle Kost) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00 GMT

Stock pickers at Manning & Napier are bullish on companies that benefit from foreign demand, especially those in tech and health care.

Evergreen's Zhang Targets China Mobile

twocents@thestreet.com (Danielle Kost) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26 GMT

Jerry Zhang, manager of the Evergreen Emerging Markets Growth Fund, says telecom providers have room to grow in the developing world.

High Court Hears Mutual Fund Case

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:29 GMT

The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments on an important case involving high mutual fund fees.

Sometimes Fund Investors Win by Not Losing

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Baker) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:56 GMT

The Stadion Managed Portfolio Trust chooses exchange traded funds as holdings that are least likely to lose value.

Closed-End Funds Sell for Bargain Prices

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:58 GMT

Some closed-end funds now sell at intriguing discounts to the value of their assets.

Fund Lessons From John Paulson

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12 GMT

The legendary investor has prospered by making daring bets in real estate and technology.

Jensen Fund Bets on Abbott, Adobe

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:07 GMT

Rob McIver, co-manager of the Jensen Fund, favors technology companies such as Abbott Laboratories and Adobe.

Two High-Yield Funds To Watch

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00 GMT

SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond ETF and Third Avenue Focused Credit offer tremendous upside potential but carry a good deal of risk.

Junk Has Room to Run

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00 GMT

High yield corporate debt still has room to rise in 2009.

Lord Abbett Bets on Consumer Rebound

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00 GMT

Managers of the Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund say increased saving will strengthen the consumer.

Mutual Funds Upset About Regulations

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:51 GMT

A House Committee is looking at new regulations that would require mutual funds to make more disclosures.

Fund Manager Scours Stock Bargain Bin

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00 GMT

Joshua Strauss, manager of the Appleseed Fund, says the stock market is pricy, though he stands by these two stocks.

ETFs for Rich Draw Little Interest

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:39 GMT

Barclays' new ETFs that are aimed to the wealthy are not going over well because of their lack of transparency and limited availability.

Three IPO Funds to Watch

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00 GMT

The IPOX Global Long/Short mutual fund is the latest in a line of funds that offers investors the chance to spread the risk by putting their money in a broad range of IPOs.

For Richest Gains, Avoid Biggest Losses

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00 GMT

Not all target-date mutual funds are created equally. Those with more equities may generate larger returns, but also expose investors to risks.

An ETF for Holiday Shoppers

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:59 GMT

From the Best of TSC TV: Bargain hunters will drive FDN's returns. Original air date: 10/21/09

Fund Lessons From Carl Icahn

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00 GMT

Icahn began as a corporate raider of small, undervalued firms in 1970. He now strikes fear in the hearts of some of the biggest names on Wall Street.

Funds Shop in Japan, the Wal-Mart of Markets

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00 GMT

Japan-focused mutual funds have a tough task because of the country's weak growth, though some managers are overweighting the country.

Fidelity Extends Lead in Top-Rated Funds

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Baker) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00 GMT

The Boston-based money manager increased the number of mutual funds in TheStreet's quarterly rankings.

Fidelity Opens World With Trading Platform

twocents@thestreet.com (Terry Savage) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:59 GMT

The mutual-fund firm now makes it possible for retail investors to trade equities around the globe.

Anyone Can Be a Millionaire With These Funds

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:59 GMT

Goldman Sachs and other fund firms sell mutual funds that track hedge funds, giving the average investor a chance to share in the spoils.

Hartford Is Bullish on Bank-Loan Market

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:59 GMT

Mike Bacevich, co-manager of the Hartford Floating Rate Fund, says bank-loan funds still have upside potential even after this year's rally.

Energy Generation Set to Go Nuclear

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:21 GMT

Ron Altman, co-manager of the Aston/M.D. Sass Enhanced Equity Fund, says Shaw Group is undervalued by analysts.

An ETF for Holiday Shoppers

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00 GMT

Bargain hunters will drive FDN's returns