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Green and Financial Values

NA > NA

Appleseed Fund

Oct 10, 2009

For certain funds, social and financial returns can be mutually exclusive, but that does not hold true for the Appleseed Fund. Joshua Strauss and his team look for companies that have sustainable earnings, trade significantly below their fair values, and have a low environmental impact. Through a team-oriented approach, the

Total Return Strategy for Bonds

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William Blair Bond Fund

Oct 10, 2009

Bond funds can generate excess return to their benchmark by taking views and risks in determining the direction of interest rate. Christopher Vincent, who is at the helm of the William Blair Bond Fund, talks about how to generate higher return through selection and allocation to bonds and sectors that are

Prepared Through Analysis

Large-Cap > Growth

Manning & Napier Equity Fund

EMIVX

Oct 10, 2009

The long term investment strategy at Manning & Napier Equity Series Fund is focused on one company at a time. The fund looks for opportunties across the spectrum of market capitalization based on three strategies that evaluates durability of future growth, historical returns and valuation catalyst.

Alternative Diversification

Large-Cap > Growth

New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio

EMICX

Oct 10, 2009

Investors looking to diversify beyond traditional long-only portfolios face a challenge in picking strategies and funds that provide consistent returns. Ronald Sugameli, portfolio manager of the New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio (NCHPX), describes how strategies that exploit gains in rising commodities markets, falling equity values and industry consolidations can add risk

Responsible Small Cap Values

Small-Cap > Core

Parnassus Small Cap Fund

EMGRX

Oct 10, 2009

It is hardly secret that investing in small-cap stocks requires meticulous research and thorough understanding of companies and the sectors they operate in. Jerome L. Dodson and his team at the Parnassus Small Cap Fund search for companies that value the contribution of their employees and preserve the environment while growing their

Preserving Capital and Yields

Small-Cap > Growth

RS Low Duration Bond Fund

EMCCX

Oct 10, 2009

In the world of fixed income investing, extensive proprietary research and a fair evaluation of the macroeconomic environment are key components of a winning formula. Howard Chin and Robert Crimmins, portfolio managers of the RS Low Duration Bond Fund, explain how the RS fixed income team takes advantage of its analytical expertise.

Beyond Stocks and Bonds

Small-Cap > Growth

DWS Alternative Asset Allocation Plus Fund

EMCAX

Sep 9, 2009

Investors traditionally put up with creating a portfolio of stocks and bonds only to rarely catch a glimpse of the investment opportunities beyond. In a globalized world of various asset classes, today, the opportunities to generate returns have become abundant. The DWS Alternative Asset Allocation Plus Fund maintains allocation across

Small Cap Investing for Long Term Growth

NA > NA

Paradigm Value Fund

Sep 9, 2009

The Paradigm Value Fund uses a rigorous in-house research process to search for companies that meets its investment criteria and builds a balanced portfolio to minimize company, industry, and market risk. The Fund has historically outperformed its benchmark with lower volatility.

Sustainable Returns on Capital

Large-Cap > Growth

American Independence Stock Fund

ELGAX

Sep 9, 2009

The American Independence Stock Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund portfolio manager, Jeff Miller, likes to invest in businesses with good long-term histories which are temporarily out-of favor.

Beyond Yields

Large-Cap > Growth

Schroder Total Return Fixed Income Fund

ELGCX

Sep 9, 2009

The Schroder Total Return Fixed Income Fund takes advantage of the global breadth of the organization with its network of experts located in the U.S., Asia and Europe. This global team of dedicated professionals provides a deeper insight into the interconnected world of bond markets to identify opportunities for the Fund in