Portfolio

ETFs are wildly popular these days but far too many advisors are making one or more of these 10 common, portfolio-sapping mistakes. Are you?

On May 9, 2012, Neuberger Berman has launched the Neuberger Berman Long Short Fund (NLSAX, NLSCX, NLSIX), designed to provide investors with a long-short investment strategy that seeks long-term capital appreciation and principal preservation.

On May 9, 2012, Market Vectors ETF Trust has launched the Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSE Arca: HYEM), designed to focus solely on the U.S. dollar-denominated non-sovereign segment of the EM high-yield bond market.

On May 9, 2012, Money Management Executive launched the 10th Annual NOVA Fund Operations Awards program, recognizing leadership and innovation in asset management firms.

Exchange-traded funds remain the young darlings of the alternative investing universe and one company is enjoying a booming business introducing this format to asset managers.

The Hartford is expanding its defined contribution platform with a trio of new managers and a slew of funds for retirement plan sponsors and participants.

The exchange-traded product market saw net new assets of $600 million in April, according to BlackRock.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 76.44 points to close at 12,932.09 Tuesday while the tech-laden Nasdaq shed 11.49 points to end at 2,946.27.

On may 8, 2012, Emerald Asset hired a new product development head.

For bank reps looking to advance their careers, there’s no better news than a promotion or a job offer that’s too good to refuse. Here’s a sampling of bank reps who were recently promoted or moved to new organizations to assume roles of greater responsibility. Also check out other executive changes from inside the channel.