Sam Patel

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Sam Patel is a former analyst at TheStreet Ratings.
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Goldman Buoyed by International Funds

By Sam Patel

The company's best performers last month invested in emerging markets, China and South Korea.

01:39PM 01/08/09

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Improved Returns Cast Mirage on ETF Market

By Sam Patel

A broad base of ETFs produces gains, though there is no clear trend, suggesting volatility and risk.

11:53AM 01/07/09

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Where There's Yield, There's Risk

By Sam Patel

Investors are driving up the prices of some high-yield bond ETFs, raising questions about the trading strategy.

12:55PM 12/24/08

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Short Stock Funds Clean Up

By Sam Patel

These short, or inverse, funds have posted impresive monthly, quarterly and year-to-date returns.

10:00AM 12/24/08

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Few Standout Returns in November's Top Closed-End Funds

By Sam Patel

Only two of the month's 10 top-rated funds posted positive returns in November.

11:20AM 12/18/08

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Investors Pour Money Into Long-Bond ETFs

By Sam Patel

As the financial crisis stretches on, longer-dated debt and municipals benefit from a flight to safety.

09:33AM 12/16/08

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Municipals, an Alternative to Treasuries

By Sam Patel

With government bond yields near zero, these muni closed-end funds offer outperformance and safety.

11:42AM 12/11/08

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Don't Judge a Fund by Its Cover

By Sam Patel

The top-performing hybrid funds for November show that this tough market has overturned the old rules of diversification.

01:04PM 12/10/08

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NSTAR Is Made for Winter of Discontent

By Sam Patel

NSTAR produces electricity -- and impressive performance during economic recessions.

09:22AM 12/03/08

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Top 5 Vanguard Funds Get a Bounce

By Sam Patel

Energy and telecommunications funds from Vanguard got a reprieve last month.

09:05AM 12/02/08

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