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Russell

Since the 80s Russell indexes have proven to be reliable style-adjusted benchmarks in the equity universe. Russell's popularity among investors keeps growing thanks to a clearly defined index-building philosophy...


John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund

While most funds put in place tight screening criteria for the stocks they already consider buying, for some it all starts with a strict universe. The portfolio managers of the John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund look at a well-defined pool...


Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund

Since early 2000, while equity markets have languished, commodity prices have surged to new highs. Because of a sustained, long-term growth in commodity markets....


Delaware Dividend Income Fund

Investors who want stable returns, low price volatility and fund managers staying on top of the yield curve will like what these three fund managers have to say...


Munder Small-Cap Value Fund

Although small-cap stocks are inherently volatile and the sector itself rather inefficient, sector investment returns have historically fared well over time against the major market averages.


Oppenheimer Main Street Fund

Managers of “core funds” strive to achieve an optimal balance between growth and value consistent with the fund’s defined risk. Finding that right balance and staying ahead of the markets requires both nimbleness...


Northern Large Cap Value Fund

Two things typically hold true in beaten down markets. First, value investors — with their love of misunderstood and out-of-favor stocks — often shine. Second, dividend-paying stocks generally outperform their non-dividend-paying...


Baker 500 Growth Fund

Investors have gained from investing in index funds linked to the S&P 500. Investors who are looking to invest in the fifty consistent growth companies now can invest in these stocks through Baker 500.


Gartmore Micro Cap Equity Fund

Though Micro Cap sector has more than 4,000 stocks, the sector receives very little investors’ attention. Stocks in this sector have higher volatility in price, have lesser scrutiny of the analysts, and are generally not closely followed by investors. The disciplined investor with an analytical eye for growth can generate


Delaware Trend Portfolio

Investing in small cap sector requires industry and company knowledge. In addition, investors have to be nimble and ready to withstand daily trading volatility. Investors in Delaware Trend Fund have enjoyed steady return over the last...