Investment Strategies
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Fixed Index Annuity Sales Continue Climb
By Melanie WaddellIRI, Beacon Research find total fixed annuity sales in '09 at $105 billion.
February 11, 2010
More Beta in Leveraged ETFsFor those who like to back their convictions with a bit of leverage, ProShares has some new ETFs that may fit the bill.
February 09, 2010
Large Cap LogicInvestors will flock to U.S. large-cap companies, especially those with sound dividends, while small company stocks will remain relatively unloved.
February 08, 2010
Advisors Urged to Enter NAAIM Investment Management Contest ASAPPapers on investing must be submitted by March 15; prizes include top award of $10,000.
February 03, 2010
Beta Morphs From AlphaWhen huge amounts of assets pile into managed strategies and everyone starts to invest to replicate that alpha, alpha evolves into beta.
February 01, 2010
Commodities Help Diversify PortfoliosBroad-based exposure to a basket of commodities can provide meaningful diversification to a portfolio even during turbulent markets.
February 01, 2010
Disappointment, Not Disaster: Searching for Alpha, February 2010There is nothing worse than a trading day that starts with the promise of big gains but instead results in a sell-off.
February 01, 2010
Beware Green Investment ScamsGreen energy offers opportunities for new jobs and investments. Unfortunately, the green energy field has also attracted individuals with less than honorable intentions. On January 6,...