Portfolio

Emerging markets funds, particularly those focused on the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China, were the top gainers in 2009, soaring an average of 72%, according to Morningstar data.

Forefront Advisory, an independent asset management firm, is using the financial crisis as an opportunity to scoop up laid-off and unhappy Wall Street talent, giving them a chance to strike out on their own.

Responding to a spate of scams, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has issued an investor alert regarding "green energy" investments.

An optimistic start to a New Year and decade, from JP Morgan, T. Rowe and others. Plus: the week’s reports.

Two hedge fund categories outperformed the rest.

TCW Emerging Markets Equities Fund will be managed by two portfolio managers with 39 years of combined experience investing in emerging markets.

A small RIA hopes a personalized service for retirement plans will attract more clients.

The tortoise strategy seems to be working.

RS had strong inflows into its fixed income sector in 2009.

Since the recession hit two years ago, 80% of mutual fund firms have laid off tens of thousands of people, as total assets under management dropped from $11.999 trillion at the end of 2007 to $10.688 trillion as of October. In line with this 11% decline in assets, fees have undoubtedly plummeted by at least $1 billion a year.