Katy Marquardt
Latest articles by Katy Marquardt
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Vanguard's Newest Quant Fund Gets a Strong Start
investing Launched in April 2006, Vanguard Strategic Small Cap Equity uses computer models to pick a broad range of small-company stocks.
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Fidelity Low-Priced Stock: Impressive But Hefty
Kip 25 Veteran manager Joel Tillinghast has produced strong returns investing in stocks priced under $35.
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Wild and Seriously Wacky ETFs
investing The latest exchange-traded funds track some exotic indexes.
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Fidelity Blue Chip Growth: Uninspiring
investing Large, growing companies are poised to step into the spotlight, but we're not sure this fund will shine.
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The Best of the Big Funds
investing The 20 biggest no-load stock funds -- should you buy, sell or hold?
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Getty Images: Adapting to Change
Markets This image distributor is focusing in on the future for its industry.
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Fidelity Puritan: In Balance
investing This balanced fund invests largely in blue-chip dividend-paying stocks and a mix of bonds.
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Fidelity Equity-Income: Low-Key Value
investing The fund isn't a show-stopper, but manager Stephen Petersen produces solid returns by investing in undervalued, dividend-paying stocks.
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Fidelity Contrafund: Big Companies, Huge Fund
Kip 25 Manager Will Danoff has an excellent record identifying underestimated companies. His success has attracted a lot of investor money.
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Why Bond Investors Are in a Bind
Markets An odd rate picture requires tough decisions.
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Your Real Total Return
investing Why there is often a gap between reported and actual investor returns.
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Looking Abroad for Hidden Gems
investing Little-known Forward International Small Companies is one of the best in its class.
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A Case of Asset Bloat?
investing Fidelity Diversified International has swelled to $46 billion, but the manager says the fund's growth isn't the reason for its lagging performance.
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Contrarian Ideas at Fidelity Growth & Income
investing Manager Tim Cohen looks for opportunity in beaten-down stocks.
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End-of-Year Stock Ideas From Lazard
Markets Lazard Capital Markets' holiday shopping list features some intriguing ideas.
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Giving Pimco a Run for Its Money
Markets Met West's funds are patterned after those of a huge rival. It's no coincidence.
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High-Octane Growth at Fidelity Growth Company
investing Manager Steve Wymer invests in a range of stocks but favors fast-growing tech health-care companies.
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Those Not-So-Nasty Capital Gains
investing Distributions are a pain, but they're not as bad as some paint them.
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Ten Great Broker-Sold Funds
investing Is your adviser packing your portfolio with the best?
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Fidelity Magellan on Its New Course
investing Manager Harry Lange aims to mend Fidelity's flagship fund. His first move: steering the fund toward growth stocks.
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Growth With an Emphasis on Safety
investing Jay Sekelsky, co-manager of Mosaic Investors fund, favors shares of high-quality, consistent growers selling at a reasonable price.
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Under-the-Radar Small-Cap Fund
investing Dreman Contrarian Small Cap Value fund looks intriguing: It's built an impressive three-year record and assets are still small enough to provide flexibility.
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Impressive Real Estate Fund Performance
investing T. Rowe Price Real Estate fund has been on a tear.
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Cashing in on Fidel's Finale
investing This closed-end fund invests in companies primed to do business in Cuba.
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