http://odeo.com/channels/34223-Sound-Investing no "An entertainingly sardonic view on personal finance." In 2008, Sound Investing was named the "Best Money Podcast" by Money Magazine. Brought to you every week by best selling author Paul Merriman, PBS Host Tom Cox, and financial expert Don McDonald, Sound Investing offers market analysis, interviews with some of the best minds in investing, the Outrage of the Week, and information about how to properly prepare yourself for retirement. "An entertainingly sardonic view on personal finance." In 2008, Sound Investing was named the "Best Money Podcast" by Money Magazine. Brought to you every week by best selling author Paul Merriman, PBS Host Tom Cox, and financial expert Don McDonald, Sound Investing offers market analysis, interviews with some of the best minds in investing, the Outrage of the Week, and information about how to properly prepare yourself for retirement. A service of Merriman. en-us 40 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 Finance http://odeo.com/episodes/25473890-Sound-Investing-November-27-2009 Does the movement of money from small company stocks to big company stocks signal the end of the market rally? That's what some money managers would have you believe. Hear why we think you need to stick with your small-cap mutual funds. Does the movement of money from small company stocks to big company stocks signal the end of the market rally? That's what some money managers would have you believe. Hear why we think you need to stick with your small-cap mutual funds. Does the movement of money from small company stocks to big company stocks signal the end of the market rally? That's what some money managers would have you believe. Hear why we think you need to stick with your small-cap mutual funds. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25473890 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25473891-Sound-Investing-November-20-2009 Stocks have been skyrocketing lately, fueled by a falling U.S. dollar, rising confidence that governments will keep stimulating the world's economy and sentiment that the worst is behind us. However, most markets are about 30 percent below the highs of two years ago. Should investors buy? Should they take their recent gains and wait it out? Get more... Stocks have been skyrocketing lately, fueled by a falling U.S. dollar, rising confidence that governments will keep stimulating the world's economy and sentiment that the worst is behind us. However, most markets are about 30 percent below the highs of two years ago. Should investors buy? Should they take their recent gains and wait it out? Get more... Stocks have been skyrocketing lately, fueled by a falling U.S. dollar, rising confidence that governments will keep stimulating the world's economy and sentiment that the worst is behind us. However, most markets are about 30 percent below the highs of two years ago. Should investors buy? Should they take their recent gains and wait it out? Get more... tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25473891 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25447222-Sound-Investing-November-13-2009 The world's largest bond fund is Pimco Total Return, led by its rock star manager Bill Gross. But as the gigantic fund nears $200 billion dollars in assets, some are asking: will the size of the fund hurt its performance? Here's what we believe... The world's largest bond fund is Pimco Total Return, led by its rock star manager Bill Gross. But as the gigantic fund nears $200 billion dollars in assets, some are asking: will the size of the fund hurt its performance? Here's what we believe... The world's largest bond fund is Pimco Total Return, led by its rock star manager Bill Gross. But as the gigantic fund nears $200 billion dollars in assets, some are asking: will the size of the fund hurt its performance? Here's what we believe... tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447222 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25413282-Sound-Investing-November-6-2009 What goes up can, and will, go down. And that has many investors worried about emerging market mutual funds. These funds, which own stocks in economies like India and China, have rebounded sharply from last year. Is it time to bail out of emerging market mutual funds? Get our answer. What goes up can, and will, go down. And that has many investors worried about emerging market mutual funds. These funds, which own stocks in economies like India and China, have rebounded sharply from last year. Is it time to bail out of emerging market mutual funds? Get our answer. What goes up can, and will, go down. And that has many investors worried about emerging market mutual funds. These funds, which own stocks in economies like India and China, have rebounded sharply from last year. Is it time to bail out of emerging market mutual funds? Get our answer. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25413282 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25384105-Sound-Investing-October-30-2009 They are the two giants of the mutual fund industry. But the differences between Fidelity and Vanguard have gotten blurred in the past few years. Still, investors want to know: Which mutual fund family is better: Vanguard or Fidelity? Get our opinion. They are the two giants of the mutual fund industry. But the differences between Fidelity and Vanguard have gotten blurred in the past few years. Still, investors want to know: Which mutual fund family is better: Vanguard or Fidelity? Get our opinion. They are the two giants of the mutual fund industry. But the differences between Fidelity and Vanguard have gotten blurred in the past few years. Still, investors want to know: Which mutual fund family is better: Vanguard or Fidelity? Get our opinion. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25384105 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357851-Sound-Investing-October-23-2009 The last 20 years have produced some very unusual results for investors. And one of the myths that it may have debunked is that in every 20 year period stocks outperform bonds. Can you count on stocks in the long term? Hear our take on this important topic. The last 20 years have produced some very unusual results for investors. And one of the myths that it may have debunked is that in every 20 year period stocks outperform bonds. Can you count on stocks in the long term? Hear our take on this important topic. The last 20 years have produced some very unusual results for investors. And one of the myths that it may have debunked is that in every 20 year period stocks outperform bonds. Can you count on stocks in the long term? Hear our take on this important topic. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25357851 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25319880-Sound-Investing-Special-Lessons-learned-from-2009-returns With 2009 in its final quarter, Paul Merriman is thinking about what lessons this year has to teach investors. In this special edition of Sound Investing, Paul looks at how various asset classes performed and what points investors should remember as they contemplate 2010. With 2009 in its final quarter, Paul Merriman is thinking about what lessons this year has to teach investors. In this special edition of Sound Investing, Paul looks at how various asset classes performed and what points investors should remember as they contemplate 2010. With 2009 in its final quarter, Paul Merriman is thinking about what lessons this year has to teach investors. In this special edition of Sound Investing, Paul looks at how various asset classes performed and what points investors should remember as they contemplate 2010. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25319880 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25296651-Sound-Investing-October-16-2009 Risk is a critical element of investing. That's why a new Morningstar study is worth noting. It found that actively managed funds did poorly on a risk-adjusted basis when compared to index mutual funds. Here's what we think. Risk is a critical element of investing. That's why a new Morningstar study is worth noting. It found that actively managed funds did poorly on a risk-adjusted basis when compared to index mutual funds. Here's what we think. Risk is a critical element of investing. That's why a new Morningstar study is worth noting. It found that actively managed funds did poorly on a risk-adjusted basis when compared to index mutual funds. Here's what we think. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296651 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25261112-Sound-Investing-October-9-2009 Many investors are feeling much better about stocks with some well-known mutual funds up more than 60 percent for the year. After a 3rd quarter that saw the Standard and Poor's 500 index rise about 15 percent some people are feeling downright giddy. But should you be cautious? Learn more... Many investors are feeling much better about stocks with some well-known mutual funds up more than 60 percent for the year. After a 3rd quarter that saw the Standard and Poor's 500 index rise about 15 percent some people are feeling downright giddy. But should you be cautious? Learn more... Many investors are feeling much better about stocks with some well-known mutual funds up more than 60 percent for the year. After a 3rd quarter that saw the Standard and Poor's 500 index rise about 15 percent some people are feeling downright giddy. But should you be cautious? Learn more... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25261112 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25223625-Sound-Investing-October-2-2009 The dollar has lost nearly one-sixth of its value since March, which has many investors panicked. But do you need to worry if you have a globally balanced portfolio? Find out this week. The dollar has lost nearly one-sixth of its value since March, which has many investors panicked. But do you need to worry if you have a globally balanced portfolio? Find out this week. The dollar has lost nearly one-sixth of its value since March, which has many investors panicked. But do you need to worry if you have a globally balanced portfolio? Find out this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223625 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25204142-Sound-Investing-Special-How-to-select-the-best-money-manager Join Paul and Tom as they discuss the most important considerations in selecting an investment advisor. Most people think they are only looking for a competent advisor. But there?s more to it than that. Paul discusses the importance of strong ethics and competence not just in an individual advisor but also in an advisory firm. This presentation is designed to help people find advisors whose interests are aligned with those of their clients. Join Paul and Tom as they discuss the most important considerations in selecting an investment advisor. Most people think they are only looking for a competent advisor. But there?s more to it than that. Paul discusses the importance of strong ethics and competence not just in an individual advisor but also in an advisory firm. This presentation is designed to help people find advisors whose interests are aligned with those of their clients. Join Paul and Tom as they discuss the most important considerations in selecting an investment advisor. Most people think they are only looking for a competent advisor. But there?s more to it than that. Paul discusses the importance of strong ethics and competence not just in an individual advisor but also in an advisory firm. This presentation is designed to help people find advisors whose interests are aligned with those of their clients. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204142 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25183099-Sound-Investing-September-25-2009 With the Dow Jones Industrial Average up about 50 percent since March, some analysts think the stock market rally has run its course. Some of them say the U.S. economy has not responded enough to support such a move. We'll give our own views and give some numbers about all the money that small investors still have in cash. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average up about 50 percent since March, some analysts think the stock market rally has run its course. Some of them say the U.S. economy has not responded enough to support such a move. We'll give our own views and give some numbers about all the money that small investors still have in cash. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average up about 50 percent since March, some analysts think the stock market rally has run its course. Some of them say the U.S. economy has not responded enough to support such a move. We'll give our own views and give some numbers about all the money that small investors still have in cash. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25183099 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25141363-Sound-Investing-September-18-2009 In retirement, almost everybody needs income. But where should it come from? Only 7 percent of retirees own bonds that will be able to pay them in retirement. Should retirees be looking at their bond portfolios to meet their income needs? Find out this week. In retirement, almost everybody needs income. But where should it come from? Only 7 percent of retirees own bonds that will be able to pay them in retirement. Should retirees be looking at their bond portfolios to meet their income needs? Find out this week. In retirement, almost everybody needs income. But where should it come from? Only 7 percent of retirees own bonds that will be able to pay them in retirement. Should retirees be looking at their bond portfolios to meet their income needs? Find out this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25141363 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25108916-Sound-Investing-September-11-2009 Here is some good news: 253 billion dollars has moved into passive investing strategies since the end of 2007 while 72 billion dollars has come out of active funds. Unfortunately, some writers think this means it's time to move your money to active managers. Listen as we give the perpetrators the business. Here is some good news: 253 billion dollars has moved into passive investing strategies since the end of 2007 while 72 billion dollars has come out of active funds. Unfortunately, some writers think this means it's time to move your money to active managers. Listen as we give the perpetrators the business. Here is some good news: 253 billion dollars has moved into passive investing strategies since the end of 2007 while 72 billion dollars has come out of active funds. Unfortunately, some writers think this means it's time to move your money to active managers. Listen as we give the perpetrators the business. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108916 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25073557-Sound-Investing-September-4-2009 The stock market has risen in five of the most recent six calendar months. In August, the major indexes were up more than 3 percent. But not all parts of the market are equal. Paul discusses diversification. The stock market has risen in five of the most recent six calendar months. In August, the major indexes were up more than 3 percent. But not all parts of the market are equal. Paul discusses diversification. The stock market has risen in five of the most recent six calendar months. In August, the major indexes were up more than 3 percent. But not all parts of the market are equal. Paul discusses diversification. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25073557 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25037859-Sound-Investing-August-28-2009 Billions of dollars are pouring into exchange traded funds, with much of it coming out of mutual funds. What is going on, and why? What does it mean to you? Listen for our take on this migration of money. Billions of dollars are pouring into exchange traded funds, with much of it coming out of mutual funds. What is going on, and why? What does it mean to you? Listen for our take on this migration of money. Billions of dollars are pouring into exchange traded funds, with much of it coming out of mutual funds. What is going on, and why? What does it mean to you? Listen for our take on this migration of money. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25037859 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25020921-Sound-Investing-Special-The-best-asset-allocation-for-your-portfolio Deciding how to divide your portfolio between stocks and bonds is important. So is getting the right mix of value stocks, growth stocks, large stocks, small stocks and international stocks. Academics say a large percentage of your investment returns come from your asset allocation. We believe that getting this equation right should also reduce your risks. Deciding how to divide your portfolio between stocks and bonds is important. So is getting the right mix of value stocks, growth stocks, large stocks, small stocks and international stocks. Academics say a large percentage of your investment returns come from your asset allocation. We believe that getting this equation right should also reduce your risks. Deciding how to divide your portfolio between stocks and bonds is important. So is getting the right mix of value stocks, growth stocks, large stocks, small stocks and international stocks. Academics say a large percentage of your investment returns come from your asset allocation. We believe that getting this equation right should also reduce your risks. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020921 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25000030-Sound-Investing-August-21-2009 High mutual fund fees aren't going away - at least anytime soon. But the U.S. Supreme Court is at least looking at this issue. Will the court kill high fees? Probably not but this court case could be good news in the long run. Hear our take. High mutual fund fees aren't going away - at least anytime soon. But the U.S. Supreme Court is at least looking at this issue. Will the court kill high fees? Probably not but this court case could be good news in the long run. Hear our take. High mutual fund fees aren't going away - at least anytime soon. But the U.S. Supreme Court is at least looking at this issue. Will the court kill high fees? Probably not but this court case could be good news in the long run. Hear our take. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25000030 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24955604-Sound-Investing-August-14-2009 One major mutual fund family has decided to cut their fees, and tie other fees to performance. Is this the beginning of the mutual fund industry charging investors less? Get our take. One major mutual fund family has decided to cut their fees, and tie other fees to performance. Is this the beginning of the mutual fund industry charging investors less? Get our take. One major mutual fund family has decided to cut their fees, and tie other fees to performance. Is this the beginning of the mutual fund industry charging investors less? Get our take. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24955604 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24925293-Sound-Investing-August-7-2009 You may feel optimistic about stocks right now. Why wouldn't you? Stocks made 14 percent in one recent 16 day period, and are now trading close to where they were last November. But does the month of August concern you? Perhaps it should...find out why. You may feel optimistic about stocks right now. Why wouldn't you? Stocks made 14 percent in one recent 16 day period, and are now trading close to where they were last November. But does the month of August concern you? Perhaps it should...find out why. You may feel optimistic about stocks right now. Why wouldn't you? Stocks made 14 percent in one recent 16 day period, and are now trading close to where they were last November. But does the month of August concern you? Perhaps it should...find out why. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24925293 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24881663-Sound-Investing-July-31-2009 Falling home prices have made the golden years not so golden for many. And many of the folks who are delinquent on their mortgages are seniors. Get an update on this growing problem. Falling home prices have made the golden years not so golden for many. And many of the folks who are delinquent on their mortgages are seniors. Get an update on this growing problem. Falling home prices have made the golden years not so golden for many. And many of the folks who are delinquent on their mortgages are seniors. Get an update on this growing problem. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24881663 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24851574-Sound-Investing-July-24-2009 Emerging markets as an asset class has been a hot performer lately. But will that trend continue? And is there a link between strong economic growth and stock market performance? Find out as the gang gives you the straight scoop. Emerging markets as an asset class has been a hot performer lately. But will that trend continue? And is there a link between strong economic growth and stock market performance? Find out as the gang gives you the straight scoop. Emerging markets as an asset class has been a hot performer lately. But will that trend continue? And is there a link between strong economic growth and stock market performance? Find out as the gang gives you the straight scoop. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24851574 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24821148-Sound-Investing-July-17-2009 As believers in real diversification, we are delighted to let you know that smaller companies and value companies had greater returns in the first six months of this year when compared to the Standard and Poor's 500. Learn more about the first half of 2009 on this week's show. As believers in real diversification, we are delighted to let you know that smaller companies and value companies had greater returns in the first six months of this year when compared to the Standard and Poor's 500. Learn more about the first half of 2009 on this week's show. As believers in real diversification, we are delighted to let you know that smaller companies and value companies had greater returns in the first six months of this year when compared to the Standard and Poor's 500. Learn more about the first half of 2009 on this week's show. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24821148 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24778862-Sound-Investing-July-10-2009 Should the largest companies in the Standard and Poor's 500 get more of your money? Or should the index spread it evenly amongst all the companies? Several new mutual funds make it easier to use an evenly-weighted approach. Get our take. Should the largest companies in the Standard and Poor's 500 get more of your money? Or should the index spread it evenly amongst all the companies? Several new mutual funds make it easier to use an evenly-weighted approach. Get our take. Should the largest companies in the Standard and Poor's 500 get more of your money? Or should the index spread it evenly amongst all the companies? Several new mutual funds make it easier to use an evenly-weighted approach. Get our take. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24778862 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24746894-Sound-Investing-July-3-2009 Nervous Americans changed their financial ways in May. New government figures revealed that American's saved nearly 7 percent of their take-home pay during May, the highest level of savings in 15 years. So, if you are saving more, what should you do with the money? Find out! Nervous Americans changed their financial ways in May. New government figures revealed that American's saved nearly 7 percent of their take-home pay during May, the highest level of savings in 15 years. So, if you are saving more, what should you do with the money? Find out! Nervous Americans changed their financial ways in May. New government figures revealed that American's saved nearly 7 percent of their take-home pay during May, the highest level of savings in 15 years. So, if you are saving more, what should you do with the money? Find out! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24746894 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24743864-Sound-Investing-June-26-2009 About 80 percent of mutual fund investors use actively managed funds. And often those investors pay more for management and get less. But there is some good news. A new survey found that institutional investors who handle the really big money are moving much of their cash to passive and index-style managers. Hear our thoughts on this promising trend. About 80 percent of mutual fund investors use actively managed funds. And often those investors pay more for management and get less. But there is some good news. A new survey found that institutional investors who handle the really big money are moving much of their cash to passive and index-style managers. Hear our thoughts on this promising trend. About 80 percent of mutual fund investors use actively managed funds. And often those investors pay more for management and get less. But there is some good news. A new survey found that institutional investors who handle the really big money are moving much of their cash to passive and index-style managers. Hear our thoughts on this promising trend. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24743864 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24731216-Sound-Investing-June-19-2009 Since the lows of early March, many investors and money managers have been buying stocks. But do mutual fund managers really know the future? Get our take as fund managers "splash the cash." Since the lows of early March, many investors and money managers have been buying stocks. But do mutual fund managers really know the future? Get our take as fund managers "splash the cash." Since the lows of early March, many investors and money managers have been buying stocks. But do mutual fund managers really know the future? Get our take as fund managers "splash the cash." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24731216 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24697382-Sound-Investing-June-12-2009 Most of you know that actively managed mutual funds didn't do well in 2008. But it was a bit of a surprise this week as the manager of a big fund excoriated his fellow managers for their poor performance. Get our take on this rare public outburst. Most of you know that actively managed mutual funds didn't do well in 2008. But it was a bit of a surprise this week as the manager of a big fund excoriated his fellow managers for their poor performance. Get our take on this rare public outburst. Most of you know that actively managed mutual funds didn't do well in 2008. But it was a bit of a surprise this week as the manager of a big fund excoriated his fellow managers for their poor performance. Get our take on this rare public outburst. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24697382 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24656499-Sound-Investing-June-5-2009 Can you take less risk without reducing your return? A new study says so, and that has many investors thinking about making changes in their portfolios. Is it time for you to try to find a better mix of investments? Get our take! Can you take less risk without reducing your return? A new study says so, and that has many investors thinking about making changes in their portfolios. Is it time for you to try to find a better mix of investments? Get our take! Can you take less risk without reducing your return? A new study says so, and that has many investors thinking about making changes in their portfolios. Is it time for you to try to find a better mix of investments? Get our take! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24656499 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24626220-Sound-Investing-May-29-2009 It's new, it's exciting, but will it work? Probably not. The financial industry has a new way to "help" you during these tough times: Tactical Allocation Mutual Funds. Learn why this new product should be left off your financial shopping list! It's new, it's exciting, but will it work? Probably not. The financial industry has a new way to "help" you during these tough times: Tactical Allocation Mutual Funds. Learn why this new product should be left off your financial shopping list! It's new, it's exciting, but will it work? Probably not. The financial industry has a new way to "help" you during these tough times: Tactical Allocation Mutual Funds. Learn why this new product should be left off your financial shopping list! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24626220 Fri, 29 May 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24592556-Sound-Investing-May-22-2009 One of the hottest new investment vehicles suffered a black eye this week. The ranks of Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, were thinned as several major suppliers closed some of the more unpopular versions. Hear why this may be a good trend. One of the hottest new investment vehicles suffered a black eye this week. The ranks of Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, were thinned as several major suppliers closed some of the more unpopular versions. Hear why this may be a good trend. One of the hottest new investment vehicles suffered a black eye this week. The ranks of Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, were thinned as several major suppliers closed some of the more unpopular versions. Hear why this may be a good trend. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24592556 Fri, 22 May 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24557416-Sound-Investing-May-15-2009 While trillions of dollars are still on the sidelines, it appears investors stayed the course in the recent turbulent market. That is according to the heads of several large mutual fund families. Is this good news? Yes, because those who stayed invested have been handsomely rewarded. Get the latest. While trillions of dollars are still on the sidelines, it appears investors stayed the course in the recent turbulent market. That is according to the heads of several large mutual fund families. Is this good news? Yes, because those who stayed invested have been handsomely rewarded. Get the latest. While trillions of dollars are still on the sidelines, it appears investors stayed the course in the recent turbulent market. That is according to the heads of several large mutual fund families. Is this good news? Yes, because those who stayed invested have been handsomely rewarded. Get the latest. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24557416 Fri, 15 May 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24557417-Sound-Investing-May-8-2009 With stocks suffering mightily during the past year, many investors have sought refuge in alternative investments. But a new survey shows that professional advisors, the people who should know better, have also started moving their clients to these, quote, safer investments. Get the latest on this controversial move. With stocks suffering mightily during the past year, many investors have sought refuge in alternative investments. But a new survey shows that professional advisors, the people who should know better, have also started moving their clients to these, quote, safer investments. Get the latest on this controversial move. With stocks suffering mightily during the past year, many investors have sought refuge in alternative investments. But a new survey shows that professional advisors, the people who should know better, have also started moving their clients to these, quote, safer investments. Get the latest on this controversial move. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24557417 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24526591-Sound-Investing-May-1-2009 Prior to last fall, the insurance industry had a difficult time selling complex annuity products, especially those that promised market-like returns. Most investors found them hard to understand and expensive. But the crash changed all that. Sales are hopping but should you consider these products? Get our answer. Prior to last fall, the insurance industry had a difficult time selling complex annuity products, especially those that promised market-like returns. Most investors found them hard to understand and expensive. But the crash changed all that. Sales are hopping but should you consider these products? Get our answer. Prior to last fall, the insurance industry had a difficult time selling complex annuity products, especially those that promised market-like returns. Most investors found them hard to understand and expensive. But the crash changed all that. Sales are hopping but should you consider these products? Get our answer. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24526591 Fri, 01 May 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357854-Sound-Investing-April-24-2009 The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,25357854 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24497322-Sound-Investing-April-24-2009 The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! The Standard and Poors 500 has rallied in the past 6 weeks. In fact, the popular index is up 28 percent since its low on March 9th. But is the rally for real? Get the gangs take on this positive move! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24497322 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357855-Sound-Investing-April-17-2009 Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,25357855 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24474594-Sound-Investing-April-17-2009 Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. Most investors think the Standard and Poors 500 is the only index they need to own. But the author of a relatively new investing style called fundamental indexing thinks this is wrong. Hear the gang discuss this controversial topic. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24474594 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357856-Sound-Investing-April-10-2009 The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,25357856 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24431394-Sound-Investing-April-10-2009 The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. The last few months have not been easy for most investors. But what lessons can be learned from the meltdown? Get our take on how this crisis can be an educational experience. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24431394 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357857-Sound-Investing-April-3-2009 The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,25357857 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24431395-Sound-Investing-April-3-2009 The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? The first quarter had a bit of everything for stock investors, a nasty bear market and a surprising bull market. When the dust settled, the Standard and Poors 500 lost more than 11 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 13 percent, and the tech-laden NASDAQ fell about 3 percent So, we put it to the guys: what is next? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24431395 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357858-Sound-Investing-March-27-2009 The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,25357858 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24371891-Sound-Investing-March-27-2009 The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? The market has been going up lately. What is hot and what is not? Have we seen the bottom? When the bull roars once again, what funds are likely to be most profitable? Should you expect funds from Dreyfus and Prudential to beat the market? How have underperforming hedge funds managed to hide their poor showing? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24371891 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357859-Sound-Investing-March-20-2009 Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,25357859 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24335025-Sound-Investing-March-20-2009 Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! Can anything be learned in the war of word between the big mouths of Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart? We think so. As an investor you need to get quality unbiased information, and we do not think CNBC is the place to receive it. Hear our take on this not-so-epic debate! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24335025 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/25357860-Sound-Investing-March-13-2009 When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,25357860 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24302895-Sound-Investing-March-13-2009 When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. When will the bull market return? That's the question everyone is asking, and the answer is elusive. Get our take on a recent Businessweek article discussing the factors that must be considered in a stock market rebound. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24302895 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24262778-Sound-Investing-March-06-2009 The stock market hit 12 year low this week sending more investors to the sidelines. But Merriman founder Paul Merriman has some much-needed advice: what you should buy now! The stock market hit 12 year low this week sending more investors to the sidelines. But Merriman founder Paul Merriman has some much-needed advice: what you should buy now! The stock market hit 12 year low this week sending more investors to the sidelines. But Merriman founder Paul Merriman has some much-needed advice: what you should buy now! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24262778 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing http://odeo.com/episodes/24224355-Sound-Investing-Feb-27-2009 A new study is out showing how active money managers did better than passive managers during the past 2 years. Surprised? You should not be. Get our take on this new look at the age old debate between indexes and active managers. A new study is out showing how active money managers did better than passive managers during the past 2 years. Surprised? You should not be. Get our take on this new look at the age old debate between indexes and active managers. A new study is out showing how active money managers did better than passive managers during the past 2 years. Surprised? You should not be. Get our take on this new look at the age old debate between indexes and active managers. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24224355 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Sound Investing