Articles From: 2013/05/19 - Morningstar.com's 2013 Portfolio Makeover Week to 2013/05/15 - You Paid How Much to Hug the Benchmark?


2013/05/19
May 20-24: Morningstar's Christine Benz helps investors assess allocations, check their progress, target holes and overlap, and upgrade their holdings.
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2013/05/19
These no-moat stocks don't provide an appropriate margin of safety in today's market.
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2013/05/18
A lower deficit is great longer-term news, but it could continue to hurt short-term data.
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2013/05/17
Asian markets were modestly higher Friday in thin trade as bourses in Hong Kong and Seoul closed down for holidays.
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2013/05/17
European markets were trading lower Friday amid a choppy session as investors continued to worry about growth prospects in the region, and after the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted it would put an end to its asset-purchase program soon.
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2013/05/17
Our most popular articles and videos for the week ended May 17.
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2013/05/17
Asian markets finished modestly higher Friday in thin trade as bourses in Hong Kong and Seoul closed down for holidays.
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2013/05/17
Three years later, it's clear that the BGI deal was a key factor in developing what we believe is the widest moat for any firm in asset management.
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2013/05/17
Purchasing strong funds at good relative valuations is crucial when investing in closed-end funds.
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2013/05/17
Though low-volatility equity strategies are backed by an impressive body of research, U.S. stocks are looking pricey.
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2013/05/17
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street Friday with futures on the S&P 500 index trading up 4.75 points and those on the Nasdaq index climbing 5.00 points.
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2013/05/17
U.S. Market     Stocks ended higher today after upbeat consumer sentiment data.
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2013/05/17
U.S. Market     Stocks were higher this morning after consumer sentiment data.
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2013/05/16
U.S. Market     Stocks were little changed this morning after a handful of disappointing economic data reports.
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2013/05/16
Also, Vanguard rolls out an emerging-markets bond fund, major portfolio manager departures at T. Rowe Price and FPA, Neuberger Berman to launch a China fund, and Invesco to rework its quant funds.
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2013/05/16
European stocks were trading mostly lower Thursday as investors continued to fret about weak economic growth in the region.
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2013/05/16
Asian markets ended mixed Thursday with Japanese stocks turning lower after touching a fresh five-and-a-half year high in early trade.
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2013/05/16
Gateway enhances a long-short strategy with tax efficiency.
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2013/05/16
Stock futures bobbed near the flat-line amid lacklustre overseas trades as investors eyed key economic reports due today, including weekly initial jobless claims and consumer inflation data.
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2013/05/16
Morningstar StockInvestor editor Matt Coffina answers some common questions about Morningstar's valuation model.
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2013/05/15
Why investors underestimate acute risks and what they can do about it.
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2013/05/15
Asian markets were mostly higher Wednesday with the Nikkei leading gains after the yen weakened further, boosting exporters.
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2013/05/15
High shipping costs prevent low-priced imports from entering these companies' markets.
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2013/05/15
U.S. Market     Stocks recovered after an afternoon lull and finished in the black, with data and earnings making headlines Wednesday.
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2013/05/15
Asian markets were mixed Thursday with Japanese stocks turning lower after touching a fresh five-and-a-half year high in early trade.
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2013/05/15
U.S. Market     Stocks were up at midday as investors digested several economic data reports as well as more corporate earnings announcements.
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2013/05/15
European markets were little changed Wednesday following some key economic reports from Germany and France.
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2013/05/15
Asian markets ended higher Wednesday with the Nikkei continuing its surge from recent sessions after the yen weakened further, boosting exporters.
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2013/05/15
Some actively managed large-cap funds charge investors high fees while failing to differentiate themselves from the S&P 500.
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