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The Glitter of Precious-Metal ETFs
These five exchange-traded funds give investors a stake in gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
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How to Pick Mutual Funds
Using past performance alone often leads to a weak portfolio. Here are better ways to choose winners.
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An exchange-traded fund has several advantages over traditional mutual funds. But there are disadvantages, too.
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The Best Funds of 2009
Birmiwal Oasis and Aegis Value take top honors among actively managed, diversified, domestic stock funds.
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The most intriguing outcome would be a court ruling that puts downward pressure on fees.
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