As equities struggle and questions about the economy linger, gold ETFs have regained some luster in early 2014.
Not all sub-advised mutual funds are created equal, an important consideration for investors when choosing funds.
The strategy itself has merits, but many funds in this space have been dogged by poor performance, high fees and high correlation to the market.
Long/short equity funds offer upside potential in good markets and downside protection during bad markets.
Recent market conditions haven’t boded well for this mutual fund category.
Short durations and variable rates that “float” when market conditions change help protect against rising interest rates. They’re also a source of yield.