A Tactical Play in Alternatives
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
Tactical asset-allocation funds continue to draw in assets, but not all investors will be comfortable with their broad mandates.
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These ETFs Are a Good Place to Look for IncomeEye-popping yields are scarce for many bond ETFs , but Morningstar's Sam Lee points out some attractive funds that focus on corporates, emerging markets , and Europe .
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Investors Still Beating a Path to BondsOctober data show continued inflows for bonds (including riskier fixed-income assets), while investors withdrew money from U.S. stock mutual funds and ETFs .
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Our Picks for Global ETF ExposureLow-volatility strategies look attractive for developed-markets exposure today, says Morningstar's Sam Lee.
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Why You Should Invest Beyond BordersWith more than 50% of the global market cap being outside the U.S., investors are missing good opportunities if they take a domestic-only approach, says Morningstar's Marta Norton.
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Future Return Potential for Bonds LackingAfter heavy flows into fixed income in 2012, investors likely won't see strong capital appreciation in bonds in 2013, says Morningstar's Mike Rawson.
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Top Picks From Morningstar's StrategistsMorningstar investment experts Russ Kinnel, Matt Coffina, Josh Peters, and Sam Lee answer viewer questions about the current market and the best opportunities in stocks, funds, and ETFs today.
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More Fund Investors Pick Passive ProductsETF and open - end asset flows combined show a strong preference for bonds , emerging markets , and passive funds, while active U.S. stock fund managers and money market funds have suffered the brunt of outflows.
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Despite Stock Rally, Investors Still Like BondsTaxable- bond funds led open - end asset flows in February, with investors showing interest in emerging - markets bonds and bank-loan funds.
