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Morningstar's director of fund research Russ Kinnel discusses the hallmarks of good index and actively managed mutual funds.
Bogle: Market About...
54 Views 19:00:55 10/20/11
A reasonable estimate based on dividend yields, potential earnings growth, and current P/E ratios suggests a 7% annual return for stocks over the next 10 years, sa...
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A reasonable estimate based on dividend yields, potential earnings growth, and current P/E ratios suggests a 7% annual return for stocks over the next 10 years, says the Vanguard founder.
Bank Results Lose T...
53 Views 15:30:24 10/20/11
Banks are losing some recovery-related tailwinds and are still struggling to replace lost revenue, but some stocks--especially regionals--look attractive today, sa...
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Banks are losing some recovery-related tailwinds and are still struggling to replace lost revenue, but some stocks--especially regionals--look attractive today, says Morningstar's Jim Sinegal.
Three Steps to Bett...
17 Views 13:30:49 10/20/11
Focusing on competitive advantage, valuation, and margins of safety is a winning strategy for stock-picking, says Morningstar's Heather Brilliant.
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Focusing on competitive advantage, valuation, and margins of safety is a winning strategy for stock-picking, says Morningstar's Heather Brilliant.
Abbott Breakup Coul...
71 Views 20:00:55 10/19/11
Spinning off the volatile drug business could help investors realize the true value of Abbott Labs sooner, says Morningstar's Damien Conover.
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Spinning off the volatile drug business could help investors realize the true value of Abbott Labs sooner, says Morningstar's Damien Conover.
Vanguard: Optimizin...
45 Views 18:00:24 10/19/11
A home-country bias isn't necessarily a bad thing for U.S. investors, but a 20%-40% allocation to international still makes sense for most portfolios, says Christo...
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A home-country bias isn't necessarily a bad thing for U.S. investors, but a 20%-40% allocation to international still makes sense for most portfolios, says Christopher Philips of Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group.
Yahoo Still a 'Sick...
39 Views 14:30:18 10/19/11
As uncertainty about the Internet giant's future and strategy mount, investors are best served by watching the saga play out from the sidelines, says Morningstar's...
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As uncertainty about the Internet giant's future and strategy mount, investors are best served by watching the saga play out from the sidelines, says Morningstar's Rick Summer.
Armstrong: Invest f...
58 Views 15:30:31 10/18/11
Retired investors need the ballast of bonds, but in today's environment, they can't depend solely on a portfolio's income stream, says Investor Solutions' Frank Ar...
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Retired investors need the ballast of bonds, but in today's environment, they can't depend solely on a portfolio's income stream, says Investor Solutions' Frank Armstrong.
Forester: Market Co...
54 Views 16:30:30 10/17/11
Forester Value's Tom Forester says that his fund held up so well in the third quarter due to its bias toward high-quality firms, and he's tilting even further into...
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Forester Value's Tom Forester says that his fund held up so well in the third quarter due to its bias toward high-quality firms, and he's tilting even further into quality names.
Backing Down
81 Views 21:00:24 10/14/11
As economic and corporate pressure heats up, will some players back down?
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As economic and corporate pressure heats up, will some players back down?
Medicare Enrollment...
74 Views 15:15:14 10/14/11
Medicare recipients should re-shop their coverage every year to ensure they're enrolled in a plan that meets their individual needs at the best cost, says retireme...
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Medicare recipients should re-shop their coverage every year to ensure they're enrolled in a plan that meets their individual needs at the best cost, says retirement expert Mark Miller.
Investors Shrug Off...
88 Views 16:00:44 10/13/11
Flows to many hard-hit categories improved despite the shaky market, says Morningstar's Kevin McDevitt.
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Flows to many hard-hit categories improved despite the shaky market, says Morningstar's Kevin McDevitt.
No Guardrails for U...
69 Views 16:30:45 10/12/11
Given these funds' wide latitude, investors should move slowly (if they move at all) into these offerings at this point, says Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
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Given these funds' wide latitude, investors should move slowly (if they move at all) into these offerings at this point, says Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
A Gameplan for Play...
81 Views 19:00:06 10/11/11
Although the default picture has improved in high yield, junk bonds could still get clocked if the economy falters or we face a double-dip recession, says Mornings...
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Although the default picture has improved in high yield, junk bonds could still get clocked if the economy falters or we face a double-dip recession, says Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
Wide-Moat Picks for...
79 Views 14:45:29 10/11/11
These high-quality companies are well-equipped to weather a continued tough economy and also trade at reasonable valuations, says Morningstar's head of global cred...
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These high-quality companies are well-equipped to weather a continued tough economy and also trade at reasonable valuations, says Morningstar's head of global credit and equity research Heather Brilliant.
Holding a Finger to...
75 Views 16:00:46 10/10/11
We examine the possibility for higher normalized joblessness, the concerns over long-term unemployment, changes in job-sector composition, and what can possibly ca...
[LESS INFO] 75 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:46 10/10/11
We examine the possibility for higher normalized joblessness, the concerns over long-term unemployment, changes in job-sector composition, and what can possibly catalyze job growth.