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[LESS INFO] 73 VIEWS | ADDED 14:00:13 04/26/11
Morningstar's Christine Benz highlights situations that call for ratcheting your equity exposure up or down.
A Closer Look at PI...
68 Views 17:25:25 04/25/11
We explore how the Total Return ETF could be different than the mutual fund, what its entrance signals for active ETFs, and what potential investors should bear in...
[LESS INFO] 68 VIEWS | ADDED 17:25:25 04/25/11
We explore how the Total Return ETF could be different than the mutual fund, what its entrance signals for active ETFs, and what potential investors should bear in mind.
Moats in Action
77 Views 14:30:03 04/25/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser traces how economic moats are offering a boost to Apple, McDonald's, GE, and more.
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser traces how economic moats are offering a boost to Apple, McDonald's, GE, and more.
[LESS INFO] 116 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:52 04/21/11
Business spending appears to be stepping up to offset some consumer softening, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Apple Shares Look E...
100 Views 21:50:55 04/20/11
Following a stellar second quarter, Morningstar's Joe Beaulieu says the firm's shares are attractive at today's levels.
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Following a stellar second quarter, Morningstar's Joe Beaulieu says the firm's shares are attractive at today's levels.
Investors Still Yan...
89 Views 14:40:54 04/20/11
Despite relatively good performance in the first quarter, investors took money out of domestic-equity funds in March.
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Despite relatively good performance in the first quarter, investors took money out of domestic-equity funds in March.
PIMCO Unconstrained...
92 Views 21:00:53 04/19/11
PIMCO's flexible bond fund has a duration of almost zero with a large position in emerging-market currencies, says manager Chris Dialynas.
[LESS INFO] 92 VIEWS | ADDED 21:00:53 04/19/11
PIMCO's flexible bond fund has a duration of almost zero with a large position in emerging-market currencies, says manager Chris Dialynas.
Jacobson: What the ...
90 Views 18:15:41 04/19/11
S&P didn't tell us anything we didn't already know, says Morningstar's director of fixed-income research.
[LESS INFO] 90 VIEWS | ADDED 18:15:41 04/19/11
S%P didn't tell us anything we didn't already know, says Morningstar's director of fixed-income research.
McGregor on Pitfall...
82 Views 19:30:38 04/18/11
Value investors have to be careful about reversion-to-mean theories when the mean itself is shifting, says Oakmark Equity & Income manager Clyde McGregor.
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Value investors have to be careful about reversion-to-mean theories when the mean itself is shifting, says Oakmark Equity & Income manager Clyde McGregor.
Still Some Pockets ...
83 Views 15:15:48 04/18/11
The spread premium that financials are currently trading at will come in over time as trends in the sector remain positive, says Metropolitan West's Laird Landmann.
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The spread premium that financials are currently trading at will come in over time as trends in the sector remain positive, says Metropolitan West's Laird Landmann.
Five Battles Brewing
84 Views 20:35:39 04/15/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser comments on budget battle lines, fighting inflation, echoes of the financial turmoil, and more.
[LESS INFO] 84 VIEWS | ADDED 20:35:39 04/15/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser comments on budget battle lines, fighting inflation, echoes of the financial turmoil, and more.
Gross: Don't Be Afr...
86 Views 18:35:28 04/15/11
Although PIMCO does expect inflation of 2%-3% going forward, higher yields should help bond investors mitigate the pain of falling prices.
[LESS INFO] 86 VIEWS | ADDED 18:35:28 04/15/11
Although PIMCO does expect inflation of 2%-3% going forward, higher yields should help bond investors mitigate the pain of falling prices.
Consumers Fight Thr...
85 Views 15:00:40 04/15/11
Retail sales are holding up in the face of higher commodity costs, but inflation will dial back GDP growth, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
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Retail sales are holding up in the face of higher commodity costs, but inflation will dial back GDP growth, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Gross: Better Sover...
79 Views 20:30:11 04/14/11
PIMCO Manager Bill Gross says it is unthinkable that the U.S. would default on its obligations but that right now debt from nations such as Canada, Brazil, and Ger...
[LESS INFO] 79 VIEWS | ADDED 20:30:11 04/14/11
PIMCO Manager Bill Gross says it is unthinkable that the U.S. would default on its obligations but that right now debt from nations such as Canada, Brazil, and Germany offer better yields and less risk.
Realty Income Keepi...
89 Views 17:40:16 04/14/11
Despite recent forays away from the firm's core retail properties, Realty Income is positioned to produce solid dividend increases in the years to come.
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Despite recent forays away from the firm's core retail properties, Realty Income is positioned to produce solid dividend increases in the years to come.
Picking the Right D...
83 Views 14:00:31 04/14/11
Morningstar ETF analyst Mike Rawson surveys the pros and cons of the different strategies employed by dividend ETFs.
[LESS INFO] 83 VIEWS | ADDED 14:00:31 04/14/11
Morningstar ETF analyst Mike Rawson surveys the pros and cons of the different strategies employed by dividend ETFs.