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Evidence That "Namesake" Mutual Funds Outperform Their Peers
This article summarizes the conflicts that could arise and the ensuing performance when comparing namesake funds to generic funds. A namesake fund is one where the fund manager sites on the board and has significant investments in the fund they manage. The r...
Author: Dan Pritch, 06-05-08
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8 Reasons Why Mutual Funds Make For Lousy Investments
Many people think that investing in mutual funds is the way to go and the best method for getting rich. I think mutual funds are horrible investments. Here are 8 reasons why you should not invest in mutual funds.
1. Mutual funds don't beat the market.
72% ...
Author: Jim R Regan, 06-05-08
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Should Your Mutual Fund Strategy Go International?
While recent returns should not dictate how a long-term investor allocates a portfolio, those relying solely on domestic stock funds may want to consider adding an international fund.
Reasons for Going InternationalForeign stock and bond markets can potenti...
Author: Joshua Mosshart, 06-05-08
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Different Types of Mutual Funds
This is a guide to the different types of mutual funds. When it comes to investing in mutual funds, investors have literally thousands of choices. Before you invest in any given fund, decide whether the investment strategy and risks of the fund are a good fi...
Author: Bill Stone, 06-05-08
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About Mutual Funds
Outlined below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of mutual funds. Every investment has advantages and disadvantages. But it's important to remember that features that matter to one investor may not be important to you. Whether any particular featu...
Author: Jerry Warner, 06-05-08
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Protection Against NZ Credit, Mutual Fund Losses
NZ investors can eliminate risks connected to volatile market exposure; it just takes a little bit of ingenuity. The following idea applies to holders of financing company shares and "buy & hold" funds like the various Kiwi-Saver pools (and those two frozen ...
Author: Rocko Chen, 06-05-08
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Protection Against NZ Credit, Mutual Fund Losses
NZ investors can eliminate risks connected to volatile market exposure; it just takes a little bit of ingenuity. The following idea applies to holders of financing company shares and "buy & hold" funds like the various Kiwi-Saver pools (and those two frozen ...
Author: Rocko Chen, 06-05-08
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What is a Mutual Fund?
Ever wondered what is a mutual fund? A mutual fund is a pool of money run by a professional or group of professionals called the "investment adviser." It is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in stocks, bonds, short-term mon...
Author: Bill Stone, 06-05-08
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Most Actively-Managed Mutual Funds Fail To Beat The Market
Most investors attempt to beat the market at some point in their investing career. Some investors delve into picking individual stocks and others try market timing, but the most common way new investors try to beat the market is buying actively-managed mutua...
Author: Kyle Bumpus, 06-05-08
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Your Investment Universe Defines the Limits of Your Portfolio's Diversification
Your investment universe is the set of asset classes from which you will select the assets to construct your portfolio. As asset allocation accounts for over 90% of your success as an investor, defining your investment universe is a crucial preliminary step ...
Author: Mike Kennedy, 06-05-08
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