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DJ Islamic Market ETF Launched
Javelin Exchange Traded Funds' has introduced the Dow Jones Islamic Market International Index Fund (JVS) to match the performance of the Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 Index....
Two MacroShares Trusts Begin Trading, Both Use Leverage to Track U.S. Housing Markets
The new trusts are the first exchange-traded products (ETPs) that aim to give investors leveraged exposure to residential real estate in key cities within the U.S. housing market. ...

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Investing in Self Awareness: The Path to Better Selling
The self-aware professional confronts selling situations by examining the process. The goal is to learn, improve and reduce the chance a misadventure will occur.
 
 

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Changing Times for Mutual Funds 
Most major U.S. equity indexes entered positive territory in the past four-plus months, which is good news for mutual funds.  
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Shifting Strategies: Troubled Times Inspire Innovative Investing
Advisors today are taking a more defensive approach to allocating assets in order to rebuild portfolio value and position portfolios for future opportunities, while protecting clients from inflation.

 Contributors
Alexei Bayer
Second Thoughts on First Impressions
The name of Emmi Sorokin’s image consulting firm is an inspired choice. 
Francois Gadenne
Reassessing What Works
Civilization carries a grand illusion of stability. Yet, things change around us constantly.
Ron DeLegge
Theorizing Risk with Harry Markowitz
Harry Markowitz is best known for his pioneering work in Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT).
Moshe Milevsky
Lession 11: Feast or Famine First?
The ancient biblical story of Joseph and King Pharaoh tells of a famous dream of the king in which the land of Egypt was prophesized...
Dennis Gallant
Putting It Into Practice
In even the best of times, helping clients make the successful t ransition to retirement can be a complex and demanding challenge for advisors.
Howard Schneider
The New Retirement Advisor
In periods like this, it may be hard for financial advisors to find the time or energy to look past the seemingly endless stream of reports...

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International Investing Guide - June 2009
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Natural Gas Investing Guide - May 2009
This guide looks at the current dynamics and growth potential of this energy sector, as well as the 60-plus publicly traded firms in it. It is produced in partnership with the American Gas Association.

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