Untangling Trusts

Also: investing internationally, 'subscribing' to new funds, quoting the 30-year Treasury and more.

A compilation of this week's daily Fund Forum, Dear Dagen and Fixed-Income Forum columns.





What's the Difference Between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Trust? By Tracy Byrnes Also, more on low-investment index funds, the Nasdaq 100 and a name change for the Fund Forum. More




Where Should I Invest Internationally? By Dagen McDowell It's best to let the pros decide the best countries or regions. More




Teenager Asks: Do Mutual Funds Falter as the Market Rises? By Dagen McDowell A high-school student seems to have encountered a mangled version of the debate over active management. More




Should I 'Subscribe' to a New Fund Before Launch? By Dagen McDowell If you want to be the first on your block, go ahead. But there's no financial advantage. More




Which 30-Year Treasury Bond Does Everyone Quote? By Elizabeth Roy On-the-runs vs. off-the-runs, and where to find out more elsewhere on the Web. More