Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1315

Are Mutual Funds Ignoring Their Mandates?

April 26, 2011 -- At first glance from Morningstar, it appears that many emerging market funds are heavily invested in developed markets. However, a deeper look...

How to Create and Live a Fulfilling Retirement

April 25, 2011 -- If you're worried about your livelihood during your retirement years, check out Your Retirement Quest.

John Hancock: Does It Add Value?

April 22, 2011 -- John Hancock touts its experience and Morningstar ratings as reasons why it's one of the fastest growing mutual fund companies. Let's see if the...

Why We Refuse to Admit Our Mistakes

April 21, 2011 -- There's nothing wrong with making mistakes. However, refusing to admit them and correct the behavior is a big problem.

Book Review: Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)

April 20, 2011 -- If you've ever wondered why some people can't admit they're wrong, you should read Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me).

Hedge Fund Update for First Quarter 2011

April 19, 2011 -- Many studies have shown the poor overall performance of hedge funds. Here's an update on how they've fared so far this year.

Are Stocks Overvalued?

April 18, 2011 -- With the rise in the stock market over the past two years, it's no surprise that some are questioning whether the market is overvalued.

American Funds: Does It Add Value?

April 15, 2011 -- Many fund companies, such as American Funds, tout their research as a reason investors should choose its funds. Let's see if that research has...

Why Experts Fail Us

April 14, 2011 -- We listen to experts in nearly all areas of life — medicine, finances and weather, to name a few. However, many of these experts end up being...

Book Review: Wrong

April 13, 2011 -- After you read David Freedman's book Wrong, you'll think twice about listening to experts without doing some research -- even medical experts.