John Waggoner

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INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 01, 2016
Commodities funds may offer inflation hedge, but many overweight energy

Also, with the exception of some metals funds, most funds don't own the actual commodity.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Volatility seen as best way to hedge against political risk

According to a study by Unigestion, investors worried about the outcome on Nov. 8 should forget gold and Treasuries.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 19, 2016
Investors poured $23 billion into taxable bond funds in September: Morningstar

Vanguard and BlackRock get biggest inflows.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 18, 2016
Variable annuity money fund subaccounts mark five years of losses

Low rates, fees equal losses for most VA money market subaccounts.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 18, 2016
Looking for yield at a fair price? Try preferred stock from closed-end funds

Some closed-end income funds still trade at a discount.

Schwab cuts ETF fees again, as expense war with rivals BlackRock, Fidelity and Vanguard heats up
INVESTING ETFS OCT 18, 2016
Schwab cuts ETF fees again, as expense war with rivals BlackRock, Fidelity and Vanguard heats up

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 11, 2016
Downtrodden international funds looking for a break

Emerging markets the engine behind most growth now.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2016
Here's what financial advisers need to tell clients about new money-market rules

The key changes, which take effect on Oct. 14, require institutional prime money funds to move from a fixed $1 net asset value to a floating NAV, and adopt potential liquidity fees and redemption gates.

INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Cyberattack threats to nation's utilities pose credit risk for investors

Moody's says the sector is both vulnerable and attractive to those seeking to disrupt the national grid

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2016
Why traditional balanced portfolio of 60% stocks, 40% bonds can still work for investors

Some financial advisers question the idea of having a bond-free portfolio