Stars and gripes

Article Abstract:

This article discusses new rating systems created by Morningstar, Assirt and InvestorSource fund research groups, which each use a number of stars to rank funds. Topics include Morningstar's emphasis on past performance compared with Assirt's emphasis on evaluation of the fund manager, the differences between the five-star systems and InvestorSource's online six-star ranking system, the potential for confusion from the use of all three systems, and inaccuracy in the systems due to the ranking of funds in relation to one another.

Investment advice, Investment Advisory Services, Analysis, Evaluation, Securities, Investment advisers, Rating agencies (Securities)

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Income booster

Article Abstract:

Investors looking to diversify their portfolios should invest in government and bank-backed bonds. Trading on the secondary market means the investor is no longer restricted to buying bonds from an issuer and holding them to maturity. A major attraction of government bonds is their safety. When interest rates rise, the market value of bonds decreases.

Economic aspects, Bonds, Bonds (Securities)

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Going for brokers

Article Abstract:

This article discusses regulations for stock brokers advising online clients. Topics include the difficulty in assessing online clients' needs, the risk of delays in online trading, and discussion of implementing further regulations in the US and Australia.

Securities Dealers, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Security brokers and dealers, Methods, Electronic trading (Securities), Online securities trading

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