Absolute-Return Funds Are Down, Not Out
Absolute-return funds have lagged their peers during the rally, but now is not the time to sell them.
09:49AM 08/11/09
Tweaking Taleb to Build a Better Portfolio
This may be an improvement on 'The Black Swan' author's risk-averse allocation.
09:06AM 02/05/09
Let's Finally Look at Risk Realistically
The double bear market has taught us that even the safest of investments shouldn't play too big a part in our portfolio.
09:13AM 01/20/09
Avoiding Mea Culpas With Alternative Assets
Moderation is key, something that gets lost along the way during bull markets.
10:21AM 01/08/09

The New Science of Diversification
Even though it seems as if all asset classes are down, holding a range of securities still works.
09:25AM 12/16/08
Dover Fund Holds Up to Stress Test
Dover's long-short fund undergoes a trial by fire and comes out a winner.
10:05AM 11/25/08
Funds With Steady Returns Find Appeal
Absolute return funds tend to lag during bull markets, but they make a lot of sense these days.
09:00AM 10/28/08
A Portfolio for Those Who Just Give Up
Roger Nusbaum outlines where to stash your money if you're sick of the volatility of the markets.
07:09AM 08/01/08
Portfolio Insulated From a Bumpy Ride
With the market so volatile, this proposed asset mix appears to be working.
02:08PM 07/07/08
LSC Commodity ETN Tries to Minimize Risk
This absolute-return product could help offset volatility in the commodities portion of a portfolio.
03:09PM 07/01/08
Follow Swensen's Yale Endowment Fund
A few investments in some unique areas can create a portfolio similar to that of the famously successful Ivy League portfolio.
11:15AM 04/29/08
Rydex Total Return Fund Works - In Some Ways
Absolute-return fund with commodity, financial-services focus can be a good holding, in moderation.
11:30AM 03/17/08
Scared? Rest Easy With This Portfolio
These funds can ride out the storm, but you may sacrifice some upside.
02:47PM 01/22/08
How to Capitalize on a Falling Market
These funds and ETFs bet on bearish turns.
02:47PM 08/06/07
Rydex Brings Managed Futures to Masses
Commodity futures can produce returns with low correlation to stocks and bonds.
01:22AM 06/20/07



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