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| Obama Won't Obliterate Drug StocksJason Ronovech, portfolio manager for the five-star Paradigm Select Fund, says health care stocks were unfairly slammed leading up to Barack Obama's election.�His top picks include Endo Pharmaceuticals and Invitrogen.
Small-Cap Crash Benefits Short Stock FundsHere are the five open-end stock mutual funds that saw the greatest increase in TheStreet.com Ratings' system last month, and the five that saw the sharpest ratings decline.
Buy 'Survivors,' Beat StreetMadelynn Matlock, portfolio manager for the Huntington International Equity Fund, says the economic downturn requires investors to seek out stock market survivors.�Her top picks include Vivendi and Syngenta.
Funds Reflect Sprint's Losses to AT&T, VerizonSprint's decline weighs heavily on the list of TheStreet.com Ratings' lists of worst- and best-performing funds from the week ended Nov. 13.
Believe Buffett? Consider These FundsNow that stocks have crashed, momentum funds may be poised to outpace the S&P 500.
Today's Outrage: Where's MY Bailout?Extending the bailout to consumers is a fine idea -- but how about helping my 401(k) instead?
Few Remaining Winning Streaks in Mutual FundsOnly three open-end stock mutual funds have maintained a grade of A- or better over the past two years.
A Decade of S&P 500 OutperformanceThese funds are on their way to outperforming the benchmark S&P 500 index 10 years in a row.
Top Bond Funds Steer Clear of DiversificationThe top-performing bond funds have steered clear of diversification amid the economic crisis.
Fund Manager: Safest Buys Are Cash-RichLoomis Sayles Value Fund says the way to steer clear of trouble is to focus on a company's debt obligations and cash generation.
Feel Safe About These FundsDon Phillips, managing director at mutual fund tracker Morningstar, says mutual funds remain the safest investing vehicle despite what your latest statement may reflect. Check out his top two stock and bond fund picks.
Dividend Funds Put Money in Your PocketAs mutual funds slide, those that pay dividends are giving investors money on the side.
Find Real Estate Bargains HereDon Peebles, CEO of real estate investment developer The Peebles Corporation, says the bear market is creating fantastic opportunities for investors as long as they buy in the right location, location, location.
Three Stock Funds Near 10-Year Positive RunsThese funds have registered nine straight years of positive returns but will need a stellar fourth quarter to achieve a tenth up year in 2008.
Three Hybrid Funds Scored October GainsHybrid funds got hurt as much as stock funds, except these three, thanks to skillful portfolio management.
Contrarian Funds: Don't Believe the BullBetting long this market is risky business. Here are the top 20 inverse stock mutual funds for month of October.
Vote Like Your Money Depends on ItHere's an update on funds that could gain from a win by either Obama or McCain.
Social Funds' Ethics Lead to OutperformanceLong derided as underperformers, social funds are shining because they avoided industries that have crashed.
Fidelity Wins 'Ultra' Fund Family PresidencyFidelity Investments is re-elected as TheStreet.com Ratings' 'Ultra' Fund Family President.
Play It Safe With Dividend PayersLuciano Siracusano, co-founder of exchange-traded fund provider WisdomTree, says dividend-paying stocks are a great way for investors to protect themselves during a downturn.
The Worst of the Worst Stock FundsInvestors avoided emerging markets, growth funds -- you name it -- in the third quarter, The Street.com Ratings' models show.
Funds With Steady Returns Find AppealAbsolute return funds tend to lag during bull markets, but they make a lot of sense these days.
Target-Date Funds TankDuring the third quarter, the average target fund lost 10%. Nervous investors are best off finding conservative, hardy funds.
Mortgage Stock Fund Defied Odds in Third QuarterNations Mortgage & Asset Backed Portfolio bucked the market trend and eked out a gain, and an upgrade, in the third quarter.
Seven Stock Funds With 'Yield Cushions'If the occasional rally is tempting you to get into equity funds but the more frequent selloffs make the thought of 'dividend cushions' appealing, check out these funds.
How to Buy Berkshire at a DiscountCan't afford shares of Berkshire Hathaway? These closed-end funds provide a way in on Warren Buffett's picks.
Mutual Funds: Global, Dividend Plays Don't Always PayEach of the latest six closed-end funds to get graded by TheStreet.com Ratings earns a sell-equivalent rating.
Two 'Bear' Bond Funds Make the GradeTwo of the four fixed-income funds TheStreet.com Ratings has just added to its coverage are inverse junk-bond funds. Both have stayed in the black over the past 12 months.
Small-Cap Tech Shrugs Off Credit CrisisNicholas Galluccio, portfolio manager of the Gamco Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund, says cash-rich small-cap tech stocks like Zebra and Zoran are flourishing despite the credit crisis.
Top 5 Bond Funds for Volatile TimesThese bond funds received the largest upgrades from TheStreet.com Ratings in the third quarter.
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