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Do Vanguard Funds Beat the Market?
Vanguard’s quantitative actively managed fund returns weren’t much different from investing in the S&P 500 Index.
5 Great 401(k) Funds for 2013
Sometimes picking mutual funds can be just as confusing as dissecting individual stocks, but these five picks for the new year rank at the top…
Vanguard Funds vs Hedge Funds (Guess Who Wins)
Vanguard funds are some of the best, low-cost mutual funds you can buy. But are they better than hedge funds?
Roth IRAs: The Best Choice for Young Investors
Although paying taxes on your earnings now rather than later sounds like no fun, it will actually benefit your retirement plans in the long run.
Mutual Fund Active Management is Back – Sorta
Inflows are up for both passive and active management mutual funds, and down for the laggards of 2013.
Retirement Investors: Tune Out the Noise from Washington
Congress finally reached a deal to reopen the government…but it’s only temporary. When this happens again, remember to stay the course.
The 5 Worst Mistakes Investors at Vanguard Are Making Today
Are you among the many Vanguard investors making these devastating mistakes? See five pitfalls to avoid at all costs.
Why Emerging Markets Will Keep Outperforming
Data show money flowing to emerging market funds, while domestic funds have seen generally weak or negative net inflows.
Global Growth Mutual Funds – Two Picks to Buy
From December 1999 through December 2009, while Vanguard 500 Index (MUTF: VFINX) lost a total of 9.8%, Vanguard Total International Stock Index (MUTF: VGTSX) gained…
Is Your Vanguard Mutual Fund Portfolio Truly Diversified?
With thousands of mutual funds in existence and over 100 each at a single fund family like Vanguard, Fidelity, or T. Rowe Price, you can…
Time for Mutual Fund Convertibles Again?
Convertibles aren’t well understood by most investors and so don’t always attract the attention they deserve for providing good risk-adjusted returns in volatile markets.
3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Egalet Corp (EGLT), Herman Miller, Inc. (MLHR) and PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)
Egalet (EGLT) announced a public offering, Herman Miller (MLHR) posted earnings and PriceSmart (PSMT) missed expectations.
Vanguard Lawsuit Could Rock the Entire Mutual Fund Industry
A recent lawsuit makes some pretty major allegations about Vanguard’s ‘at-cost’ structure — and it could have seismic implications for the fund industry.
Monthly Market News Analysis for Investors
My thoughts on some of the most newsworthy market news stories over the past month: AT&T/T-Mobile, banks, energy, recession and Vanguard.
Emerging Markets’ Outperformance Marches On
Wtih emerging markets continuing their outperformance, we remain bullish long-term on emerging markets but bearish on U.S. banks.
Investing in Stocks Is Your Best Bet Right Now
Though I specialize in Vanguard mutual funds, I have always believed that the way to grow an investor’s portfolio is to focus on stocks —…
Extract Value From Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) Stock
Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is the quintessential falling knife. But a bounce in oil could bring about a short-squeeze rally in WLL stock.
Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Stock Is In a Rare Dip — Buy It!
Adobe Systems Incorporated is holding strong amid the tech stock selloff. Capitalize on its strength with this ADBE stock play.
Don’t Dump Bond Funds Because of Rising Rates
A look at the last three times the Fed raised rates shows that bond funds recover quickly and can even do very well for patient…
Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Open for Business Again – VHCOX
After nine years of being closed, Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund is open to new money. But think twice before entering a buy order.
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