Fund Focus

Focusing on Competitiveness

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, May 4, 2012

This fund will allow you to participate in the booming commercial real estate market.

Affirming Profitability

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, April 20, 2012

Obamacare almost guarantees higher profits for most of the health care industry, a sector in which this fund is deeply vested.

A Rebound in Treasuries

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, April 6, 2012

With rates near historic lows, this fund may prove valuable for investors against inevitable rising rates.

Technology Boom Redux

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, March 23, 2012

Barring a severe global economic disruption, semiconductor manufacturers should continue to benefit from booming chip demand this year.

Death of a Founder

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, March 9, 2012

The unfortunate passing of this fund's manager raises questions about whether this fund will be able to maintain its track record of success.

The Bulls May Run

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, February 17, 2012

This bond fund offers piece of mind in a volatile market.

Building Expectations

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, February 3, 2012

By pursuing a conservative strategy in a riskier segment of the bond market, this fund has outperformed the majority of its peers over the past five years.

Farewell to the Frontier

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, January 20, 2012

With frontier markets facing mounting challenges, it's time to consider other investment opportunities.

Moneyed Vintage

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, January 6, 2012

The US Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates low through mid-2013 will allow mortgage-backed bonds to continue to perform well for yield-hungry investors.

Reading the Tea Leaves

by Benjamin Shepherd on Friday, December 23, 2011

These funds will allow investors to benefit from a healthy Chinese economy.