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INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 28, 2013
Sweeping changes under way at DFA

For the first time in more than 20 years, the money manager is tinkering with the way it builds its equity portfolios. Jason Kephart has the details.

INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 24, 2013
MFS' Roberge: Time to ditch high-yield bonds for stocks

MFS CIO Roberge says bond prices and their low yields are worrisome.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 23, 2013
Columbia Property Trust IPO stings investors

The IPO of Columbia Property Trust wasn't exactly a happy occasion for long-time investors, as the value had dropped sharply since the boom times in a sign that the financial crisis hangover is still here.

INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 21, 2013
Mom and pop can't quit emerging-market stocks. And that's good

Retail investors showing uncharacteristic resiliency in the face of lackluster performance.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 20, 2013
Vanguard hits reset button on its managed-payout funds

Firm gives strategy a fresh start after a rough five years

INVESTING ETFS OCT 20, 2013
iShares' Core ETF strategy doing the trick

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 20, 2013
Columbia Property Trust IPO stings investors

Shares bought at $10 at start of boom now worth 45% less.

NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2013
RIAs are losing competitive edge

RIAs appear to be losing their competitive edge. Why? Wirehouses and regional firms are adopting some of their practices.

INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 16, 2013
<font color=red>Morningstar's ETF conference</font> Vanguard and BlackRock see good times ahead

Downside risks are clear and present but 5-, 10-year outlooks solid, strategists say.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 13, 2013
OppenheimerFunds loses more bond bets

Muni bond funds rocked by big bets on Puerto Rican debt, stirring up memories of 2008.