Choosing a fund? First, choose your rating

Article Abstract:

A number of research organizations such as FPG Research, Assirt, InvestorSource, and Van Eyk Research rate managed funds. These ratings are produced for financial planners who choose the best companies for their clients. InvestorSource is the only group that sells its ratings to the public. Furthermore, the information provided by these groups vary, which could result in advisers recommending those companies that their particular list recommends.

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Risk navigation by the stars

Article Abstract:

Mutual funds and fund managers are evaluated and rated by a number of analysts. Many of these sources, which were once only available to financial advisers, are now located on the Web. Funds are examined for balancing risk versus return and how that compared with similar funds. Investors with a large portfolio might not want choose funds strictly on the basis of the ratings, but might want to diversify risk.

Personal finance, Financial management

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Managed funds come of age

Article Abstract:

Managed investments were a new phenomena in the beginning of the 1980s. There were only 28 unit trusts in 1983, compared with 570 in 1998. However, most investment managers cannot justify having specialized funds. A unit trust that invested in well managed shares has performed exceptionally well with an average return of 20% a year.

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