High costs can undercut inexpensive index funds Arizona Daily Star
NEW YORK — The most tenacious bargain hunters often take pride in finding the best price in town and might even sniff at less-determined shoppers who simply snap up what is put before them. But it seems some savvy investors lose their keen eye for a deal when it comes to index mutual funds.
N.C. Mutual aims to edge drop The Herald-Sun
Facing its fifth straight year of losses, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. is searching for ways to boost its shrinking surplus as state regulators and the insurance rating firm A.M. Best Co. closely watch the company?s financial position.
When ETFs Are Better Than Funds The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News
On our Investing Beginners discussion board, community member QEtrailboss asked a good question: "Why are so many folks keen on ETFs -- what makes them better than mutual funds?"
Diversified equity funds post 41% average return in 3 years The Hindu
Imagine this: You love diversified equity funds and have entered them in the fairly early stages of the current bull phase. You have stayed put for the past three years or so.
Funds shift research-payment tact Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mutual funds are increasingly looking at a new way to pay for the research reports they use to help decide what stocks to buy and sell. These payment agreements could result in slightly lower costs (and better returns) for mutual-fund investors.
Pimco, Fukoku Buy Riskiest Japanese Bonds as Economy Expands Bloomberg.com
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Pacific Investment Management Co. and Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Co. are boosting purchases of the lowest-rated investment-grade Japanese bonds as the longest expansion since World War II lifts corporate profits.
When ETFs Are Better Than Funds Motley Fool via Yahoo! Finance
Sometimes, an ETF is better for your investment needs than funds.
Saving Mom from too many annuity pitches CNN Money
Question: My 66-year-old retired mother has $210,000 in two variable annuities and $170,000 in stocks and mutual funds. She also owns her own home (which is worth $170,000) and hopes to sell another property for a $200,000 profit.
The Best Stocking-Stuffer Mutual Funds Morningstar.com via Yahoo! Finance
How to find topnotch investment gifts.
Best Buy to open first Shanghai store this month Pioneer Press
Richfield-based electronics retailer Best Buy said that it will open its first branded store in China in Shanghai at the end of this month, as it aims to increase its market share in the country's $75 billion home-appliance market. The 86,000 square-foot store is located in Xu Jia Hui, a shopping district in western Shanghai, Best Buy said, adding that it has hired 300 employees. In May, Best Buy
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