Private Equity Funds for the Masses
What investors should know before they dive in.
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Stock ETFs Worth Sticking Around ForAlthough the stock market isn't a screaming buy today, investors shouldn't completely abandon equities for bonds . Here are some stock ETFs that are worth a closer look.
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Going Against the Grain in Hedge Fund ReplicationRamius' Vikas Kapoor discusses some of the drawbacks of common replication strategies and how his fund strives to avoid them while still providing the liquidity often absent in regular hedge funds.
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Recognizing Red Flags in Your Target-Date FundMorningstar analyst Josh Charlson helps investors size up 'glide path' changes in their target-date fund series, and also discusses recent target-date performance and fund flow trends.
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Do Fund Flows Show a Bond Bubble?The $700 billion that has flowed into taxable- bond funds in the last five years is larger than flows into U.S. equity funds in the late '90s, but investors today seem to be reacting to fear and not chasing performance.
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2 Strategies for Maximizing Social Security'Restricted application' and 'file and suspend' are two techniques spouses can employ to ensure they get the most out of their Social Security benefits, says Michael Kitces of Pinnacle Advisory Group.
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Swing Factors for the 4% Withdrawal RateMore diversification, shorter or longer time horizons, lower-volatility strategies, and market-sensitive spending adjustments can all impact a sustainable withdrawal rate in retirement, says Michael Kitces of Pinnacle Advisory Group.
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More Downside Than Upside Potential in April EmploymentApril employment numbers--due on Friday--face some headwinds, including moderation after a strong January and February and anemic big company hiring.
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When Less Risk Equals More RewardRecent research suggests that lower-volatility stocks and funds tend to perform better over the course of many years.
