Mutual Funds Articles

A federal appeals court ruled the SEC did not have the authority to impose regulations on hedge funds.

This indicator is not as important as some investors might think.

The SEC had been informed of Madoff's schemes well before he was arrested, so why wasn't he stopped?

Find out how healthcare investments can become the strongest asset in your portfolio.

Though naked short selling is illegal, it's barely enforced, but that might be changing.

Starting a new job is stressful but you don't need to sweat about setting up a benefits package.

Mutual funds aren't guaranteed profit-makers, but with the right calculations and timing, you can avoid major losses.

Find out some of the lower-risk ways to invest in foreign markets.

Socially responsible investing doesn't mean accepting lower returns. Find out why squeaky-clean stocks shine as investments.

You’re riding out the storm on a stock that is now barely worth a buck because you have faith in the company in which your money is invested. However, someone else doesn’t: the executives in charge.

This type of alternative investment mutual fund gives investors the benefits of a hedge fund, without the need for high net worth. See if this strategy is right for you.

The pay may not be as competitive as Wall Street, but the work environment, opportunity and knowing your helping out an educational facility makes this an attractive career.

Working nine months a year and earning a six-digit salary might seem like the high life, but these jobs are not easy to come by.

Indexes can track market trends, but they're not always reliable. Can you trust them?

Rating systems are a helpful - but not perfect - tool to help you find a winning fund.

This investment strategy can help investors be successful by identifying price trends while eliminating human bias.

This rule was deemed ineffective and repealed in 2007, but critics argue it protects the market from bear raids.

Money market funds have been assumed to be safe investments, and they are - but only to a point.

UITs offer professional portfolio selection and a definitive investment objective. Are they right for you?

This company survived many financial crises in its long history. Find out what finally drove it to bankruptcy.

These funds contain the best of all worlds, providing opportunities for market growth with a no-loss guarantee.

Find out why the U.S. government approved an enormous bailout package for American Investment Group (AIG).

These funds allow everyday investors to get in on the action in this promising sector.

Find out how these mutual funds can add some flavor to your bland portfolio.

Not everyone can land the glamour jobs, but the world of finance has a lot more to offer.

These funds make investing in gold, oil or grain an easier prospect.

Leveraging your money can have many perks, but it's not always the smartest financial plan.

SWFs increase long-term demand for financial assets and give U.S. companies better access to capital.

With almost $2 trillion in sales yearly, find out how these mergers and acquisitions take place.

Do the characters in these classic films reflect what it's like to work on Wall Street? Find out here.

Going global may help increase your portfolio return but is the unique risk worth it?

Savvy investing is all about learning some smart rules and sticking to them. We give you the rundown.

Find out how average investors are breaking into what was once reserved for the ultra rich.

Learn what those in-the-know look for when acquiring a company.

Find out how to make your portfolio and the companies in it greener.

Experience and hard work go a long way toward securing a position in this challenging field.

If your goals include a big paycheck and working for a Wall Street firm, then you need to learn how to meet employers' expectations.

Is the U.S. Congress' failure to rein in these mortgage giants to blame for the financial fallout?

Find out how this approach reduces risk and costs so you can maximize your portfolio return.

Find out how to structure your portfolio so you can maximize returns.

These big players can both create and destroy value for shareholders.

Don't miss out on high-net-worth clients because you aren't prepared for their service demands.

Futures investors flock to spreads because they hold true to fundamental market factors.

You can't win if you don't keep score. Read on to learn how to measure your returns.

Interested in non-traditional investing? Make sure you follow the rules to avoid prohibited transactions.

Find out what you need to do to close the deal on this investment management position.

Find out what your broker is doing with your securities when you invest on margin.

Find out what problems arise for reps when they start to diversify their client offerings.

If you don't know how the recession began, read on to learn more.

Should you diversify or focus? Read on to decide which will work best for you.

How to find a portfolio that will survive when the bulls stop charging.

If you stray off the beaten path when investing your IRA assets, you'll find new potential pitfalls and rewards.

Knowing what the market is thinking is the best way to determine what it will do next.

Find out how to avoid getting sucked in by a deceiving bargain stock.

Find out how Yasuo Hamanaka's actions in the copper market forever changed the rules for commodity traders.

These funds can help replace an employer pension, but you have to know the risks.

Terrorist activity tends to have a negative impact on the markets. Find out how to take cover.

This strategy is not as complex as some investment gurus would like you to believe.

No one rings a bell when the bear market's over, but that doesn't mean there's no way to predict a bottom.

Morningstar's service gives investors an idea how well fund companies are safeguarding their interests.

Learn how a hedge fund scammed its way to profits and caught investors off-guard.

Find out what it takes to get a spot in these ultra-lucrative areas of finance.

Using the same strategy year after year may be comfortable, but it's not always profitable.

Find out how to protect your assets so you can live out your dreams in style.

If you think holding a few different stocks is enough, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Determine what you are getting for your fees and commissions and how to get your money's worth.

Could bloated CEO compensation be to blame for the widening gap between the rich and the ultra-rich?

Learn about the Wall Street scandals Eliot Spitzer prosecuted before perpetrating his own.

Different markets provide unique opportunities and risk for investors. Find out more here.

Investing a client's money in variable annuties is becoming a target for criticism.

Having your firm handle both investments can spell disaster for your returns.

Learn how a deadly mix of greed and leverage cost investors millions.

A 2006 study proves the effectiveness of a new way of sizing up your portfolio manager.

This high-risk strategy attempts to profit from price discrepancies that arise during acquisitions.

From lenders to buyers to hedge funds, it appears everyone has blood on their hands.

Find out why certain companies are targeted by these investors.

Tax loss carry-forwards can help reduce the tax burden of owning a profitable fund.

Find out why the convenient, customizable UMA should be the next big thing in managed money.

Direct paths to wealth are getting narrower, fewer and may be locked up tight.

The subprime collapse could mean doom and gloom for housing, equities and the overall economy.

Find out the strategies corporations use to protect themselves from unwanted acquisitions.

Develop the skills you need to trade on your own or to become a technical analyst.

Take a look at the factors that caused this market to flare up and burn out.

Hedge funds don't sell themselves. Marketing experts reel in the big fish.

Find out how this "first love" still holds its bloom as it ages.

Find out why the trading activity of owners and executives can be a valuable trade-confirmation tool.

A case study in how poor planning toppled a subprime mortgage giant.

Find out what effect institutional investors have on the stock market and individual traders.

Theory and practice are worlds apart, but problems arise when people treat them as one and the same.

Institutional investment consultants help match up asset managers with large institutions.

Would a similar crisis have occurred if iPhone investors were offered the same loan options as homeowners?

We break down the key components of analyzing a fund manager's performance so you can find a winner.

Find out if these macabre bonds are just the new blood your portfolio needs.