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Updated Thursday, May 23, 2013 as of 5:25 AM ET

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Taking a Long (and Short) Approach to Investing

Stock market volatility since the global credit crisis has scared many investors away, leaving some struggling to generate growth and returns. There is a way to be invested in stocks that can help mitigate volatility: Employ an investment strategy that seeks to take advantage of global stock market inefficiencies to profit in both up and down markets. We believe investors should consider a long/short equity strategy to help reduce volatility.

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Neuberger Berman Readies Emerging Markets Income Fund

Neuberger Berman has filed with the SEC to offer an Emerging Markets Income Fund. more »

Muni Money Funds Struggle

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Guggenheim to Add Emerging Markets Bond Fund

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Mutual Fund Inflows Continue to Surge

Stock and bond funds, including exchange traded funds, maintained a strong pace of net inflows in April, according to fund industry researcher Strategic Insight (SI). more »

Goldman Gets Real About Returns

Goldman Sachs has filed to launch the Multi Asset Real Return Fund. The fund seeks real return by investing in inflation-sensitive assets. more »

Morgan Stanley Unit Launches Alt Fund

Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners announced the launch of the AIP Dynamic Alternative Strategies Fund, its first mutual fund. more »

The Quest for Yield

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Fidelity Launches Target Volatility Portfolio

Fidelity Investments has rolled out a target volatility strategy, the Fidelity VIP Target Volatility Portfolio. The portfolio seeks to manage total return volatility within a target range. more »

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