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Gold's New Prospectors
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- With many on Wall Street straining to determine the Federal Reserve's next move, some investors who smell an impending interest rate cut aren't waiting around for the central bank.
Carefully Chosen REITs May Offer Investors a Buying Opportunity
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- Real estate investment trusts have taken a drubbing this year as some investors have grown concerned that the real estate portfolios these companies hold are overvalued. But a drop in REIT share prices could signal an opportunity for investors willing to look under the hood.
Multiple Managers May Help Lift a Fund
November 20, 2008 NEW YORK -- Two isn't always more than one.
How Much Money-Market Vulnerability?
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- The market turmoil of the past month spawned by growing credit market problems is spilling over to money-market funds, an investment long seen as a safe and secure place to park cash.
Fleeing to Bonds? Choose Carefully.
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- Investors rushing from a tumultuous stock market into bonds might run smack into the same problems if they don't look where they're going.
Patience Can Pay Off, Analysts Say; Stocks Remain Up for '07
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- From an early age, people are trained to act quickly when they hear sounds of emergency: fire alarms, police sirens, even car horns. So while it might be difficult for investors who hear alarm bells on Wall Street, often the wisest reaction is to stand still.
A Turn to Dollar-Cost Averaging?
November 20, 2008 NEW YORK -- With the stock market resembling more bronco than bull in recent weeks, some investors accustomed to a steadier ride might be tempted to step aside and wait for calm to return.
Few Investors Embracing Alternative-Energy Funds
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- Most U.S. investors see putting money into alternative-energy companies as both potentially lucrative and a way to support the environment. But while many might see opportunity, few are taking it.
Calming Jangled Nerves and Portfolios
November 20, 2008NEW YORK -- With the stock market having jitters after a strong run-up in the past year, some investors might want something more low-key.
Investors' Growing Portfolios Trigger Lower Fund Fees
November 20, 2008Last year's surging stock market not only helped many mutual fund owners earn more but also padded returns by pushing more investors into territory where they qualified for lower fund fees.
