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August 3, 2012

Can investors profit using this currency play?

Investors shouldn't be able to profit from the carry trade, but a recent paper explains why this anomaly exists
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Published on August 03, 2012 04:05

August 2, 2012

A way to get stock-like returns with less risk?

Many investors have been drawn to low-volatility stock strategies, but a deeper look shows they're nothing special
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Published on August 02, 2012 03:55

August 1, 2012

How innovation affects stocks

Despite its benefits, "creative destruction" also has a darker economic side
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Published on August 01, 2012 04:00

July 31, 2012

How to invest like the Ivy League

While replicating the Harvard and Yale approach is nearly impossible, there are some useful lessons you can learn from these institutions
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Published on July 31, 2012 04:00

July 30, 2012

Why downgrades don't mean doom for investments

When Moody's lowered several banks' credit rating last month, the market reacted not with a gasp but a sigh of relief
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Published on July 30, 2012 03:50

July 27, 2012

Why 'efficient frontier models' are still a gamble

Despite improvements to this popular investment approach, it still oversimplifies the asset allocation decision
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Published on July 27, 2012 04:00

July 26, 2012

Why this souped-up investment tool can kill you

In the wrong hands, these highly touted investment tools can have a devastating effect on portfolios
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Published on July 26, 2012 04:00

July 25, 2012

'Attractive' investments to stay away from

Investors looking to boost returns through alternatives to high-quality bonds may be shocked during the next market crisis
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Published on July 25, 2012 04:00

July 24, 2012

Another top mutual fund loses its touch

In 2007, the CGM Focus Fund looked like a shooting star, but its recent performance has investors fleeing its orbit
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Published on July 24, 2012 07:34

July 23, 2012

Why bond costs can lower your investment returns

Unless you're careful, bond investment costs can hit your portfolio hard -- here's what to watch for
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Published on July 23, 2012 05:42

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