CNN Money News Articles: Mutual Funds

 
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Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:58:52 EDT
Why you can't forget inflation
Now that Europe's financial markets have hit a giant speed bump, raising fears that the U.S. recovery could also stall, inflation probably isn't something you're worried about today. But when it comes to the threat of rising prices, there are a couple of things you should know.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:25:10 EDT
Money makeover: Married couple, separate finances
Michelle Spranger and Scott Zuckerberg have been husband and wife for eight years, but they've yet to marry their finances.

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:46:44 EDT
When Howard Marks talks, the Street listens
Since founding Oaktree Capital in L.A. in 1995, Howard Marks, 64, has built his institutional investment firm into a $76 billion powerhouse in high-yield bonds, distressed debt, and private equity. During the 2008 financial crisis he raised an unprecedented $10.9 billion fund to buy distressed assets -- a bet that has paid off richly for his investors. Admired for the folksy charm and astute commentary of his letters to investors, Marks shared his wisdom with Fortune's Mina Kimes.

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:45:42 EDT
Are the mutual fund's days numbered?
Ever since exchange-traded funds were created in the early 1990s, they've been seen as a threat to old-fashioned mutual funds. That's because ETFs can offer you instant exposure to a wide range of investments -- from the broad stock and bond markets to individual sectors to niche strategies -- all with a single trade.

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:59:09 EDT
The great debate: Are stocks pricey?
Equities have soared more than 70% since last March, but they're still down 25% from their 2007 peak. Does that mean stocks are trading at a bargain, or has the recent rally made the market frothy again?

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:08:13 EDT
Deflation? Inflation? Protect against both
You know that stocks have a knack for climbing a wall of worry. You saw that firsthand last year, when in the midst of the global financial crisis, the Standard & Poor's 500 index skyrocketed more than 70% from its March 2009 lows.

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:46:03 EDT
Finding good buys in tough industries
You've probably been told to keep things simple when it comes to managing your portfolio. And that's typically good advice. Yet I'm reminded of that famous quote from Albert Einstein, who said, "Make everything as simple as possible -- but not simpler."

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:33:09 EDT
When a fund manager flees, should you?
Navigating a choppy market is hard enough. Making matters worse is the fact that some of the most respected skippers in the fund industry are leaving the portfolios they've helmed for years.

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:06:06 EDT
Putting your money where your heart is
Years ago I interviewed a money manager who was a Mormon. One of his biggest (and ultimately shrewdest) bets was a tobacco company.

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:26:22 EDT
Leon Cooperman: There's still room to move
When it comes to hedge funds, few have been doing it longer -- or better -- than Leon Cooperman.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:23:01 EDT
A star fund manager gets cautious
In the past few years you'd have been paid well to listen to Tom Forester. He saved investors tens of millions in 2008 as the only U.S. stock manager whose fund posted a gain for the year.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:07:50 EDT
3 lessons for investing overseas
Greece, of all places. Who knew you had to worry about what happens in Greece?
 
 


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