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The Better Investor Blog
Nov, 22 2011
Bill Miller versus S&P 500: The Stock Picker’s Uphill Battle
Previously a market beating super star, Bill Miller’s fall begs the question: Is it worth the fees for an actively managed fund if performance is inconsistent?
Nov, 18 2011
How to Diversify When Assets Act Unusually Correlated
Securities markets have recently been moving in tandem. So how can you diversify your portfolio to protect yourself from the current day risks?
Nov, 17 2011
Past Performance In Fund Selection… Does it Matter?
While “past performance is an unreliable indicator of future returns”, does this mean it should be completely disregarded when evaluating funds?
Nov, 16 2011
The Rise of Emerging Markets, BRIC by BRIC
Brazil, Rusia, India, & China make up a segment of emerging markets known as BRIC. See how these countries have come to be the fastest growing emerging markets.
Nov, 14 2011
Jem5: Top 5 US Corporate Bond Funds – The Better of the Fixed Income Funds?
With increasing risk of government bonds plus persistently low interest rates that keep yields low, investors might find corporate bonds a good alternative.
Nov, 11 2011
Investment Opportunities Amidst the European Debt Mess
How will the current crisis in Europe affect long term investors? And what can investors do to make the most of it?
Nov, 8 2011
5 Ways to Evaluate the Often Misleading Data Provided by Mutual Fund Companies
Learning to read fund data beyond the headlines & catchy visual images can help investors minimize the likelihood of making ill-informed investment decisions.
Nov, 7 2011
Monday Market Snapshot – November 7, 2011
Will Greece & Italy get their political issues resolved in time to finalize bail-out details? Investors will keep a tight focus until a deal is conclusive.
Nov, 3 2011
The Art and Science of Fund Selection
What is the right way to select a fund for inclusion in a portfolio? The short answer is that it depends on the investor. Find out what that means for you.
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