Mutual Funds Vs. ETFs: A Comparison

Comparing the structure of mutual funds and ETFs can help you decide which is right for your portfolio.

2 Funds for Country and Sector Rotation

Quantitative asset management firm Innealta Capital, which has specialized in ETFs, launched two mutual funds in December. The firm's Scott Silverman talks about the Innealta Country Rotation Fund (ICCIX) and the Innealta Sector Rotation Fund (ICSIX).

Chuck Jaffe: Put ETFs and mutual funds on the test track

There’s a subtle distinction to make between ETFs and mutual funds, so first ask about the underlying assets and management before evaluating which one is right for you, according to MarketWatch’s Chuck Jaffe.

Merging fire, EMT services explored

Economic belt tightening has the neighboring towns of Hopkinton and Ashland exploring the possibility of merging their fire departments into a regional operation, with officials seeking funds to determine how such a move could be realized. The potential merging of the fire departments is one of several collaborative efforts in the works across Boston’s western suburbs, where regionalization is ...

4 signs your financial advisor is dangerous

How to tell if your advisor is uninformed about generating lifetime retirement income -- or just after your money

How To Maximize Returns By Choosing The Self-Directed Option

Not all 401(k) plans offer self-directed options. Many people don't know how to evaluate mutual funds and choose the default option. Some 401(k) plans have fund options that are high in fees and low in performance.