Ben Baden
Articles by Baden, Ben
The Forecast for Financials
January 28, 2010
Despite concerns about regulation, the long-term outlook is positive, a fund manager says.
Money - Fund Observer
Apple's iPad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
January 27, 2010
First impressions of Apple’s iPad are mixed.
Money - Business & Economy
How to Invest in Commodities
January 22, 2010
Commodities can add diversification to a traditional portfolio.
Money - Fund Observer
The Impact of Mutual Fund Fees
January 6, 2010
How fees erode your return over time.
Money - Fund Observer
Investing Beyond U.S. Bonds
December 30, 2009
Global bond funds offer high yields and lower volatility than global stock funds.
Money - Fund Observer
Mutual Funds That Bank on ETFs
December 11, 2009
Why the ETF Market Opportunities Fund invests solely in exchange-traded funds
Money - Fund Observer
How to Add Yield to Your Portfolio
December 10, 2009
Funds that invest in dividend-paying stocks can provide income during tough times.
Money - Fund Observer
ETFs: A Simple Solution for Small Investors
November 12, 2009
One brokerage is making it cheaper for those without a lot of cash to invest in the broad market.
Money - Fund Observer
Retail Investors Get Their Day in High Court
November 3, 2009
Shareholders challenge a fund's advisers over the fee structure.
Money - Fund Observer
3 Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving
November 3, 2009
Instead of giving your kids another gift certificate, consider teaching them a lesson in saving.
Money - Personal Finance
The Case Against Financial Stocks
October 29, 2009
Fund manager Jerry Jordan is bearing on banks, bullish on oil, and says a market sell-off is near.
Money - The Ticker
Corporate Earnings Drive Dow to 10K
October 15, 2009
Two experts say the Dow will continue its pace upwards of the 10,000 mark.
Money - The Ticker
A Refresher Course in Active Trading
October 6, 2009
In an uncertain market, an expert offers his investing advice.
Money - The Ticker
The Appeal of Gold ETFs
October 1, 2009
A small amount of gold in your portfolio can be used as a hedge for more traditional holdings.
Money - Fund Observer
Optimistic Analysts See a Dow 10,000
September 22, 2009
After spending less than a year under the 10,000 mark, the Dow Jones industrial average is once again creeping toward the milestone.
Money - The Ticker
6 Funds Plunging Back Into Financials
September 15, 2009
After a disastrous year for financial companies, some fund managers are loading up on banking stocks.
Money - Fund Observer
Could China Be Right for You?
September 2, 2009
Emerging markets still remain a volatile investment, but China-focused funds present attractive opportunities.
Money - Fund Observer
