DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund utilizes its assets to purchase bonds of at least four emerging market countries. It may invest in defaulted corporate securities, and hybrid securities relating to emerging market countries. This fund is managed by Luz M. Padilla. The current dividend yield is 4.94%. Its expense fee is 1.15% per year.
August 26, 2015
DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund (DLENX)
DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund (DLENX) is a highly ranked bond mutual fund. It provide high yield for income.
DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund utilizes its assets to purchase bonds of at least four emerging market countries. It may invest in defaulted corporate securities, and hybrid securities relating to emerging market countries. This fund is managed by Luz M. Padilla. The current dividend yield is 4.94%. Its expense fee is 1.15% per year.
DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund utilizes its assets to purchase bonds of at least four emerging market countries. It may invest in defaulted corporate securities, and hybrid securities relating to emerging market countries. This fund is managed by Luz M. Padilla. The current dividend yield is 4.94%. Its expense fee is 1.15% per year.
August 24, 2015
12 Best Intermediate Term Bond ETFs in 2015
Intermediate term bond ETFs are popular among investors who seek higher income. These top exchange traded funds are iShares CMBS Fund, PIMCO Total Return Active ETF.
These top intermediate-term bond funds are selected based on its YTD performance in 2015 (up to July 26, 2015). Unlike mutual fund, these exchange traded funds don’t have a sales load or a transaction fee. You can find the fund review and other fund information below such as the yield, expense ratio, fund manager, top holdings, top sectors, etc.
The 12 best intermediate term bond ETFs in 2015 are:
Top Bond Funds
Intermediate-Term Bond ETFs invest in fixed income securities with durations between five and ten years. These bond funds provide income for yield. The funds invest in government bonds (US Treasuries) and corporate bonds.These top intermediate-term bond funds are selected based on its YTD performance in 2015 (up to July 26, 2015). Unlike mutual fund, these exchange traded funds don’t have a sales load or a transaction fee. You can find the fund review and other fund information below such as the yield, expense ratio, fund manager, top holdings, top sectors, etc.
The 12 best intermediate term bond ETFs in 2015 are:
- iShares CMBS ETF (CMBS)
- PIMCO Total Return Active ETF (BOND)
- iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB)
- SPDR Barclays Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (MBG)
- iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF (GVI)
- Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS)
- Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)
- Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND)
- iShares MBS ETF (MBB)
- Columbia Core Bond ETF (GMTB)
August 23, 2015
Merrill Edge Online Brokerage
Merrill Edge is part of Bank of America since 2009. It provides online brokerage for investor. As part of Merrill Lynch service, Merrill Edge is a full service broker that offers stocks, ETFs, and option trading. Any investor and trader can open a Merrill Edge account.
If you are Bank of America customer, you may even qualify for free monthly trades. For current banking customers, you might want to consider Merrill Edge as your main broker.
If you are Bank of America customer, you may even qualify for free monthly trades. For current banking customers, you might want to consider Merrill Edge as your main broker.
Broker Profile
- Products: Stocks, ETFs, fixed income & bonds, mutual funds, CDs, IPOs, options, annuities
- Stock Orders: $6.95 per trade
- ETF Orders: $6.95 per trade
- Broker Assisted: $29.95 per trade
- Mutual Funds: $0.00 for NTF funds. Non-NTF: $19.95/trade or $29.95/trade
- Options: $6.95/trade+$0.75/contract
- Exercised: $6.95 per trade
- Minimum to Open: $0
- Inactivity Fee: $0.00
- Full Account Transfer Fee: $49.95
- Some Other Fees: Wire Transfer Fee: 24.95
- Maximum Margin Rate: Check current website for details.
Commissions & Fees
You can buy and sell stocks, ETFs, and options. Regular stock trades are a flat $6.95 per trade. There are no additional charges for stocks less than $1 per share.August 22, 2015
Leader Stocks See Red in 2015
Leader stocks were going down during week 34, 2015. Is the bottom finally in? Will you see more pain in upcoming weeks? Top stock market industries are gold, residential construction, etc.
Stock market highlights for week 34 are:
Top 20 gold stocks in 2015 are:
The 11 best residential construction stocks in 2015 are:
Top stock issues are:
Top Stock Industries
This post will look into the top performing stocks, industry, and sector. The S&P 500 index has a weekly return of -5.71%. NASDAQ Composite has a weekly return of -6.78%. Dow Jones Industrials Average has a weekly return of -5.71%. The small cap (Russell 2000) has a return of -2.66%.Stock market highlights for week 34 are:
- Major indices around the world tumble.
- Dow Jones industrial average tumbles 530 points last Friday.
- Slowdown concerns in China shook markets.
- Stock leaders such as Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) tumble close to 5% in 1 day.
- Gold stocks are outperforming other sectors.
- Oil is still going down.
No. | Name | Perf Week | Perf Month | Perf Quart |
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1 | Gold | 7.00% | 14.94% | -22.17% |
2 | Residential Construction | 0.42% | 3.52% | 7.49% |
3 | Appliances | -0.09% | -1.27% | -7.45% |
4 | Silver | -0.15% | 9.56% | -27.47% |
5 | Computers Wholesale | -0.53% | 5.66% | -2.50% |
6 | Tobacco Products, Other | -0.81% | -12.14% | 1.66% |
7 | Water Utilities | -1.56% | 0.06% | -4.52% |
8 | Electric Utilities | -1.60% | 4.23% | -1.17% |
9 | REIT - Industrial | -1.72% | 3.26% | 4.33% |
10 | Management Services | -1.89% | -1.75% | -2.16% |
11 | Jewelry Stores | -1.92% | -5.29% | -4.80% |
12 | REIT - Retail | -2.08% | 2.33% | -1.81% |
13 | Department Stores | -2.24% | -4.35% | -6.37% |
14 | Dairy Products | -2.25% | -6.56% | -10.36% |
15 | Telecom Services - Domestic | -2.28% | -0.78% | -5.18% |
16 | REIT - Residential | -2.40% | 0.12% | 0.40% |
17 | Waste Management | -2.47% | 4.23% | 0.66% |
18 | REIT - Office | -2.48% | -2.21% | -4.14% |
19 | Meat Products | -2.51% | -1.39% | -0.71% |
20 | Home Improvement Stores | -2.52% | 2.35% | 3.58% |
21 | Wireless Communications | -2.60% | -2.79% | -8.90% |
22 | Paper & Paper Products | -2.70% | -2.81% | -10.07% |
23 | Diversified Utilities | -2.79% | 1.50% | -7.18% |
24 | Metal Fabrication | -2.93% | 6.70% | -9.35% |
25 | Gas Utilities | -2.94% | 1.22% | -5.84% |
Best Stocks Return
Looking into best weekly stocks can provide an insight what stock market will bring for the next session. Retail or institutional investors may want to rotate to this sector to avoid bad returns. Can growth stocks finally make the comeback? Will value stocks continue to be the winner? Some great sectors in 2015 are drug, health care, grocery, consumer, etc.Top 20 gold stocks in 2015 are:
No. | Company | Ticker | Perf Week | Perf Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gold Fields Ltd. | GFI | 33.96% | 26.33% |
2 | AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. | AU | 30.08% | 24.12% |
3 | Alamos Gold, Inc. | AGI | 20.72% | 41.88% |
4 | Seabridge Gold, Inc. | SA | 17.79% | 89.68% |
5 | DRDGOLD Ltd. | DRD | 17.70% | 3.10% |
6 | Sibanye Gold Limited | SBGL | 15.19% | -11.65% |
7 | B2Gold Corp. | BTG | 12.28% | 17.43% |
8 | Primero Mining Corp. | PPP | 11.66% | 22.96% |
9 | Timmins Gold Corp. | TGD | 11.44% | 0.82% |
10 | Asanko Gold Inc. | AKG | 10.90% | 19.31% |
11 | Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 10.46% | 17.02% |
12 | Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited | HMY | 10.20% | 6.93% |
13 | Gold Resource Corp | GORO | 8.86% | 24.04% |
14 | Goldcorp Inc. | GG | 8.54% | 21.37% |
15 | Randgold Resources Limited | GOLD | 6.01% | 12.76% |
16 | Minco Gold Corporation | MGH | 5.26% | 4.17% |
17 | Gold Standard Ventures Corp | GSV | 5.00% | 20.44% |
18 | Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 4.97% | 17.55% |
19 | Lake Shore Gold Corp. | LSG | 4.76% | 3.51% |
20 | Newmont Mining Corporation | NEM | 4.55% | 3.07% |
No. | Company | Ticker | Perf Week | Perf Month |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | UCP, Inc. | UCP | 8.07% | 17.71% |
2 | Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. | HOV | 5.73% | -25.89% |
3 | Taylor Morrison Home Corporation | TMHC | 2.29% | 4.05% |
4 | Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. | CHCI | 1.87% | 15.51% |
5 | Lennar Corporation | LEN | 1.73% | 1.89% |
6 | M/I Homes, Inc. | MHO | 1.58% | 5.96% |
7 | DR Horton Inc. | DHI | 1.21% | 13.30% |
8 | NVR, Inc. | NVR | 1.05% | 6.35% |
9 | WCI Communities Inc. | WCIC | 0.97% | 11.04% |
10 | TRI Pointe Group, Inc. | TPH | 0.34% | 0.54% |
11 | Toll Brothers Inc. | TOL | 0.28% | 3.96% |
- Indices are going down.
- Oil is still down.
- Is China in trouble?
August 21, 2015
Accident & Health Insurance Stocks
Accident & Health Insurance Stocks is part of financials stock sector. These companies provide supplemental insurance and reinsurance products & services to individuals and businesses.
These insurance products include worker compensation benefits, group benefits, and private health insurance. The companies are generally structured as large corporations. They offer below-average dividend yields than typical S&P 500 index.
Accident & Health Insurance companies are:
These insurance products include worker compensation benefits, group benefits, and private health insurance. The companies are generally structured as large corporations. They offer below-average dividend yields than typical S&P 500 index.
Accident & Health Insurance Companies List
These industry stocks have several top companies. Top 3 accident & health insurance companies are AFLAC Inc, Unum Group, and Assurant Inc.Accident & Health Insurance companies are:
August 20, 2015
Templeton Global Total Return Fund (TGTRX) Class A
Templeton Global Total Return Fund (TGTRX) is a popular world bond mutual fund. It invests in fixed and floating rate debt securities and debt obligations (including convertible bonds) of governments, government-related or corporate issuers worldwide. This fund has a high yield for income.
This bond fund is managed by Michael J. Hasenstab and Sonal Desai. The current yield is 7.86%. It has an expense fee of 1.01%. This class A fund has a sales load of 4.25%. It has $8.3 billion of assets. You can invest in this fund with $1,000 initial investment.
This bond fund is managed by Michael J. Hasenstab and Sonal Desai. The current yield is 7.86%. It has an expense fee of 1.01%. This class A fund has a sales load of 4.25%. It has $8.3 billion of assets. You can invest in this fund with $1,000 initial investment.
TGTRX Fund Profile
August 18, 2015
Top 8 Preferred Stock ETFs in 2015
Find top 8 preferred stock ETFs in 2015. These best exchange traded funds are First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF, PowerShares Financial Preferred fund.
These top ETFs are sorted based on its year to date return performance (up to July 19, 2015). You can find this best ETF funds review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, holdings, yield, etc.
Top 8 preferred stock ETFs in 2015 are:
Best Preferred Equity Funds
Preferred stock funds invest mainly in preferred stocks and perpetual bonds. These portfolios tend to have more credit risk than government or agency backed bonds. The fund has an effective duration longer than other bond portfolios. These portfolios hold more than 65% of assets in preferred stocks and perpetual bonds.These top ETFs are sorted based on its year to date return performance (up to July 19, 2015). You can find this best ETF funds review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as expense ratio, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, holdings, yield, etc.
Top 8 preferred stock ETFs in 2015 are:
- First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF (FPE)
- PowerShares Financial Preferred ETF (PGF)
- PowerShares Variable Rate Preferred ETF (VRP)
- PowerShares Preferred ETF (PGX)
- SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred Stock ETF (PSK)
- iShares US Preferred Stock ETF (PFF)
- Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF)
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