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The Glitter of Precious-Metals ETFs
These five exchange-traded funds give investors a stake in gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
Discount Brokers Lower Fees in Battle Over ETFs
Fidelity lowers its commissions, raises the stakes in its rivalry with Charles Schwab.
A Two-Fund Portfolio?
Investment guru Charles Ellis says the simpler, the better.
The Dangers of Leveraged ETFs
There are plenty, but these funds can have a place in your portfolio.
Time to Trim Junk-Bond Holdings
The leading high-yield manager of 2009 says these bonds are getting expensive.
When a Manager Leaves a Fund Should You?
Before you head for the exit, see who’s waiting in the wings.
The Best Funds of 2009
Birmiwal Oasis and Aegis Value take top honors among actively managed, diversified, domestic stock funds.
ETFs for a Falling Dollar
Exchange-traded funds that invest in foreign currencies, commodities and overseas stocks can help protect your portfolio when greenback falls again.
Steer Clear of Hedge-Fund ETFs
These relatively new exchange-traded funds don’t have long enough track records for us to recommend them.
The Secret of Pimco Commodity's Success
Investing in Treasury inflation-protected securities has paid off for this member of the Kiplinger 25.
Muhlenkamp Fund Is Redeemed
A top fund that hit a rough patch is back in form, and the manager is bullish on high-quality technology and health-care stocks.
Pimco Total Return's Hidden Risks
Bill Gross relies heavily on derivatives to execute his bets at this mammoth fund.
Schwab Launches Commission-Free ETFs
The expense ratios on the new exchange-traded funds from the nation's largest discount broker also are super low.
Loomis Sayles Bond Is Back
After a painful year of losses, this fund’s bet on corporate bonds has paid off. Now management is growing cautious.
4 Great Global Funds
Consider these funds if you can invest in them through a 401(k) or adviser so you can avoid the sales charge.
3 New Funds From Proven Managers
These tested individuals have launched new offerings for investing in currencies, global small caps and emerging markets.
Why We're Not Endorsing This Kid-Themed Fund
Bob Bacarella's Monetta Young Investor has some good features, including a tuition-reward program, but we're not sold on the fund or the manager.
5 Merger Funds With Steady Returns
If you want to dabble in merger arbitrage, leave it to the experts who run these funds.
Akre Focus Joins the Kiplinger 25
Chuck Akre’s experience is the key factor in our decision to replace FBR Focus.
A New Source for Mutual Fund Picks
Standard & Poor’s new fund-ranking system uses individual stock analysis to generate an opinion on funds.
Substitutes for Stable-Value Funds
If your employer's retirement plan doesn't offer a stable-value fund, consider one of these instead
The New Green Fund on the Block
Leuthold Global Clean Technology -- although from an established fund company -- might not be your best choice if you're looking to add a little green to your portfolio.
Funds Back From the Dead
These 12 funds that were down and out even before the bear market started have sprung back to life and should continue posting healthy returns.
A Formula for Bull and Bear Markets
Jensen Portfolio fund's performance has beaten the S&P 500 over the past ten years -- with less risk.
3 Funds That Fight Inflation
These funds invest in a blend of asset classes with an aim of delivering good after-inflation returns.
Commodities ETFs Squeezed by Uncertainty
Some exchange-traded funds have stopped issuing shares as regulators consider limits on commodities investing.
The Kiplinger 25 Recovers
As bad as 2008 was, our favorite funds are having a banner 2009.
Racing Toward Disaster?
Soaring budget deficits threaten the economy and the stock market, says veteran fund manager Bob Rodriguez.
A Fundamentally Better Index?
Index funds that weight companies by measures other than market value may offer better returns.
One Fund to Own It All
Consider a global balanced fund, which taps the world's stock and bond markets, if you want just a single fund for your portfolio.
Future of Top Fund Suddenly Out of Focus
The longtime manager of FBR Focus, a Kiplinger 25 fund, is leaving to start his own fund.
6 Funds That Cut Risk
Diversify your portfolio with these funds that don't move in tandem with the stock market.
3 Quirky ETFs Are Beating the Market
Exchange-traded funds that target insider buying, spinoffs and share buybacks have taken off.
5 Top Emerging-Markets Funds
These funds boast top-notch performance and low fees. Best of all: They let you tap future growth in developing countries.
Big Gains, Big Pain
Janus Overseas has been on a roll this year, but its heavy weighting in emerging markets might hurt you.
How to Tap Foreign Bonds and Currencies
Templeton Global Bond Fund gives investors exposure to up to 30 countries -- with good returns, too.
Three Simple, Successful Portfolios
In January, we asked the experts to recommend low-cost funds. Their portfolios have gained from 7% to 17% so far.
Going Abroad for Dividends
Tweedy, Browne Worldwide High Dividend Yield Value fund has a portfolio filled with high-yielding overseas stocks.
Funds That Profit From a Falling Dollar
Long-term the greenback is headed down. Insulate your wealth against its decline with these funds.
Baron Small Cap Gets a Makeover
Manager Cliff Greenberg has remade his fund's portfolio with battered shares of high-quality companies.
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