Investment Strategies
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SEC Proposes Changes in ABS Regulation
By Kate McBrideA new SEC proposal aims to boost "investor confidence" and may also bring asset-backed securities (ABS) back to the future.
April 06, 2010
The Big PictureThe last two years have provided a wild and turbulent ride for the markets, investors, advisors, and investment managers alike.
April 05, 2010
How Are Build America Bonds Working?Taxable Build America Bonds may appeal to a broader investor demographic than tax-exempt bonds.
April 05, 2010
New Product Launches Mark Start of 2QThe second quarter is starting with a flurry of product rollouts.
April 01, 2010
Will the Rally Continue? IA Searching for Alpha: April 2010Stocks extended their impressive run from last year
April 01, 2010
Asset AllocationBehind the Numbers, with Sam Stovall Employment and consumer spending are no longer keeping Standard & Poors' chief investment strategist up at night. "Every time we...
April 01, 2010
Clear Thinkers"The value of due diligence is greater now than it ever has been," says J. Gibson Watson III, president of Prima Capital Holding, and the...
April 01, 2010
Ibbotson Says Asset Allocation and Diversification Held UpWhile many investors and advisors believe that asset allocation and diversification failed during the markets and economic crisis of 2008-2009, Roger Ibbotson begs to differ....