Wednesday, February 22, 2012
THE MARKET
Stocks were down at midday following a couple of data reports as well as continued concerns regarding Greek debt.
VIDEO REPORT
Dividend-paying stocks are fairly valued, but low payout ratios indicate that there could be more room for dividend growth, says Morningstar DividendInvestor editor Josh Peters.
STOCK STRATEGIST
Their purchases hold the key to understanding demand and pricing.
FIVE-STAR INVESTOR
These foreign large-cap value funds overweight the continent and have risen above their peers.
ETF INVESTING
The largest muni-bond ETF is trading at an exploitable premium.
HEARD ON THE BOARDS
What's your approach to life insurance? Do you employ a "buy term life insurance and invest the difference" approach, or have you opted for a more permanent type of product?
ETF WEEKLY
Van Eck's new fund holds firms engaged in unconventional exploration, extraction of oil and gas.
PERSPECTIVES: Fidelity Investments
There’s been a lot of positive news, but tail risks from Greece, China, and Iran still loom.
ULTIMATE STOCK-PICKERS
DIRECTV stands out among Berkshire's fourth-quarter stock purchases; IBM and Wells Fargo are other big buys.
THE SHORT ANSWER
UGMA/UTMA accounts offer tax advantages, but beware of pitfalls.
READING INDICATORS
Recent strong economic data may weaken some in spring, but don't panic, writes Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
FUND SPY
It's a good time to make sure your allocation to bonds still matches your goals and risk profile, writes Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
CLOSED-END FUND SPECIALIST
Don't let the large discount on Boulder Total Return entice you. There are good reasons the fund trades for far less than its intrinsic value; the portfolio has investment merit.
VIDEO REPORT
Improving municipal-bond market fundamentals and the potential for rising marginal tax rates should power investor interest in muni bonds in the coming years, says Cedar Ridge's Guy Benstead.
Market Barometer
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3Mo Return
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1Yr Return
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3Yr Return
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