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Guy Benstead, co-manager of Forward Long/Short Credit Analysis (FLSRX) argues that municipal bonds aren’t the problem children of the fixed-income universe--they’re just misunderstood. Read More

Proposed changes to how mutual funds are distributed should be a positive for investors. Read More

In these uncertain times, interest-rate risk is an important consideration when structuring your fixed-income portfolio. Here are two strategies to mitigate these concerns. Read More

China may have surpassed the US in terms of energy consumption, but US domestic demand still plays a major role in global energy prices. Read More

One of the unique attributes of exchange-traded funds is that managers have freedom to craft strategies to mimic--or even outperform--major indexes. Read More

Although most Western banks have stagnated in the wake of the credit crisis, banks in developing markets are well capitalized and eager to take advantage in the wake of the financial crisis. Read More

Preferred shares offer a bit more security than common stock and offer better prospects for price appreciation than bonds. To top it off, many quality names trade at attractive valuations. Read More

President Obama's new loan guarantees for solar projects gave two alternative energy ETFs a healthy short-term bounce. But the long-term picture is far from sunny. Read More