Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1302
June 8, 2011
Merrill Lynch Clients Stay Despite Not Trusting the Firm
June 8, 2011 -- A recent survey showed that two-thirds of respondents didn't trust Merrill Lynch to act in their best interests, instead of just its own bottom...
June 7, 2011
How Misleading Maturities Make Bond Funds Riskier
June 7, 2011 -- Many short-term bond funds suffered large losses in 2008, though many investors thought it couldn't happen. A big problem is that the 'short-term'...
June 6, 2011
Fidelity: Does It Add Value?
June 6, 2011 -- One of my favorite things to examine is the performance of active managers to see if they've added value. Today, we'll see how Fidelity fared.
June 3, 2011
Why Interest Rates Keep Falling
June 3, 2011 -- Many investors keep waiting for interest rates to rise, but they're going the other direction instead. Here's why interest rates just keep falling.
June 2, 2011
Does Muhlenkamp Add Value?
June 2, 2011 -- Ron Muhlenkamp's recent interview with Money reminded me of a debate I had with him many years ago and prompted me to check up on the performance...
June 1, 2011
Why Frontier Markets Should Be Avoided
June 1, 2011 -- The returns of frontier markets such as those in Africa have been drawing considerable attention, as the African Composite Index has outperformed...
May 31, 2011
What the End of the Fed's Buyback Program Means for Your Portfolio
May 31, 2011 -- Next month, the Fed will likely end its program to buy bonds and other assets. However, this doesn't necessarily mean a drop in asset prices, as...
May 30, 2011
How to Choose a 529 Plan
May 30, 2011 -- 529 plans can be an excellent way to help pay for college. Here's what you need to know about selecting a 529 plan.
May 27, 2011
The Benefits of Passive Management Without Indexes
May 27, 2011 -- We wrap up our look at the differences between indexing and passive management with a look at passive funds that aren't tied to indexes.
May 26, 2011
The Greatest Advantage of Passive Management over Indexing
May 26, 2011 -- Yesterday, we saw several advantages passive funds have over index funds. Today, we'll take a look at perhaps the single biggest advantage.
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