Investors still piling into fixed-income funds; not exactly a revolution
Despite all the hype about a return to U.S. equities, investors flocked back to bond funds - and international equities - in February. Take that, great rotation.
A steady stream of positive economic and market news last week could mean happy days are here again
Lower sales of key products, the death of Steve Jobs and stiffer competition from its rivals has had many investors questioning whether the tech giant's days as an industry innovator are over
Investors in mutual fund companies doing better than fund shareholders.
Stock rally as good a time as any to review allocation.
Investors pulled $5.3 billion in 2012; better than the $36.3 billion yanked in 2011.
There are growing signs individual investors may be ending their five-year hiatus from stocks; net inflows into stock funds were on pace to hit a nine-year high through February. For advisers whose clients are asking about potential opportunities in equities, a conversation about dividend, value and global stocks may be one worth having. This white paper from Federated Investors explains why.
Money managers say 13 - as in 2013 - to be good number for equity investors.
Most cash goes into stock funds as investors cheer economy.
Co-author of 'Dow 36,000' says blue chip barometer can still get there.
Buy and hold sounds good, but the value discipline also requires selling
Co-CIO sees 'possible inflection point' as cash moves to riskier assets.
E&Y report forecasts 2013 new issue calendar to look like 2012's
Dividend-paying stocks, bank loans, short-term Treasuries also can provide an inflation hedge
This is the time for financial advisers to take an active role in helping clients navigate the confusion surrounding the state of the equities market.
