Personal Finance: Latest Financial Topics from the NASDAQ

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Here is the latest Personal Finance News from the NASDAQ.

4 Strong Buy Technology Mutual Funds
More often than not the technology sector reports above par earnings than other sectors fueled by the demand for technology and innovation. However, technology stocks are considered to be more volatile than other sector stocks in the short run.

Real Estate Inflows Highest in 6 Months: 6 MF ETF Picks
While U.S. based stock funds continued to witness significant outflows, real estate funds emerged as one of the few bright spots in terms of inflows, according to Lipper. The stock funds registered an outflow of $3.9 billion for the

For USAA Aggressive Growth Fund, Two Heads Are Better Than One
This year’s teeter totter market has posed special challenges for all investors. The managers of $1.3 billion USAA Aggressive Growth ( USAUX ) are no exceptions. Over the past year going into Wednesday, the fund has

Quick Guide to DFA International Small Company Portfolio Institutional Class Fund (DFISX)
DFA International Small Company Portfolio Institutional Class Fund ( DFISX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in September 1996 and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc. DFISX seeks to achieve long term capital appreciation. DFISX

Fidelity OTC Portfolio Fund (FOCPX) in Focus
Fidelity OTC Portfolio Fund ( FOCPX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in December 1984 and is managed by Fidelity Group. The objective of this fund is to seek capital appreciation. The fund normally invests in

3 Best-Rated New Jersey Municipal Bond Mutual Funds
New Jersey municipal bond mutual funds invest in municipal debt obligations of issuers from the state. It provides the state’s investors stable income that is exempted from Federal and New Jersey income tax. Meanwhile, municipal bonds, informally called “munis”

Buy 4 Financial Mutual Funds on Rate Hike Hopes
The majority of Fed officials have kept a June rate hike on the table. And the conditions that they have laid out improvement in second quarter economic growth, labor market strengthening and progress on inflation are all beginning to

Quick Guide to MFS Value A Fund (MEIAX)
MFS Value A ( MEIAX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) seeks capital appreciation and reasonable income. MEIAX invests, under normal market conditions, at least 65% of its net assets in income producing equity securities of companies that

Is Vanguard Windsor II Investor Fund (VWNFX) Worth Another Look?
Vanguard Windsor II Investor ( VWNFX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) seeks long term growth of capital and income from dividends. The management invests mainly in large and medium size companies whose stocks are considered to be undervalued.

How is DFA US Small Cap I Fund (DFSTX) Performing?
DFA US Small Cap I ( DFSTX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) seeks long term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, DFSTX invests a large portion of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. companies.

Guide to Vanguard Target Retirement Income Investor Fund (VTINX)
Vanguard Target Retirement Income Investor ( VTINX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors currently in retirement. VTINX’s indirect bond holdings are a diversified

Overview of Franklin Rising Dividends A Fund (FRDPX)
Franklin Rising Dividends A ( FRDPX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) seeks long term capital appreciation. FRDPX invests a large portion of its net assets in equity securities of financially sound companies that have paid consistently rising dividends,

Quick Guide to T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund (TRMCX)
T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Value ( TRMCX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) seeks long term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid sized companies believed to be undervalued. TRMCX invests the majority of its net assets in

4 Zacks Rank #1 Global Mutual Funds
If selected carefully, global mutual funds have the potential to offer secure and attractive investment opportunities. Different studies over the years have shown that a portfolio with both domestic and foreign securities help in reducing risk while enhancing returns.

Confused About Market Trend? Buy These Balanced Funds
A portfolio that offers a mix of both equity and fixed income investments may be ideal for those who are confused about the market trend in the near future. With the first quarter earnings season nearing its end and

How is Fidelity Select Biotechnology Portfolio Fund (FBIOX) Performing?
Fidelity Select Biotechnology Portfolio ( FBIOX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) was incepted in December 1985 and managed by the Fidelity Group, the objective of this fund is to seek capital appreciation. FBIOX normally invests at least 80%

Overview of Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Investor Fund (VFSTX)
Vanguard Short Term Investment Grade Investor ( VFSTX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in October 1982, this fund is managed by Vanguard Group. The objective of this fund is to seek income while maintaining a

4 Mutual Funds to Protect Against Market Volatility
It’s a Bull market No, the Bear is upon us   Lately, no matter what financial channel you flip to, or the page on your favorite financial research web site (FYI, Zacks.com is a great place

LendingClub Corp (LC) Still Can’t Get Any Credit
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The case of LendingClub Corp ( LC ) a pioneer of online lending to consumers and small businesses shows how quickly a Wall Street darling can turn into a pariah.

Apple Inc.: Apple Watch 2 Rumor Roundup
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Any hopes that Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) might follow the same yearly upgrade cycle with the Apple Watch that it does with its iPhones were dashed back in March.

AAPL Stock: Why Apple Inc. MUST Turn to India for Growth Now
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) stock owners know all too well that meteoric growth is no longer a given. iPhone sales fell for the first time ever last quarter, overall

Home Depot Inc Shares Fall After Earnings: What’s Next for HD?
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips At first glance, it doesn’t look good Shares of Home Depot Inc  ( HD ) fell after the home improvement retailer announced that same

9 Hot Stocks That Could Jump 30% and Still Be Cheap
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Everyone likes Facebook Inc  ( FB ) and Amazon.com, Inc.  ( AMZN ), but when you are making an investment, stock performance doesn’t matter. What matters is how it will

Want Income? Closed-End Funds Offer Yield, But Beware Of The Risks
Looking for income? The yield on 10 year Treasury notes is paltry 1.75%. One year certificates of deposit pay an anemic 1.11% on average, according to Bankrate.com. Closed end funds (CEFs) can be one solution, with

4 Top-Ranked Invesco Mutual Funds to Bet On
With nearly $792.4 billion of assets under management, Invesco Ltd offers financial solutions through a diverse set of investment vehicles across major equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes. This leading global investment management company caters to a wide

How is Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Investor Fund (VSMGX) Performing?
Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Investor ( VSMGX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in September 1994 and is managed by the Vanguard Group. VSMGX’s main objective is to seek a reasonable level of income and long

Intro Guide to the Vanguard Health Care Investor Fund (VGHCX)
Vanguard Health Care Investor ( VGHCX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) was incepted in May 1984 and is managed by Wellington Management Company. The objective of VGHCX is to seek long term growth of capital and dividend income.

Is Vanguard STAR Investor Fund (VGSTX) Worth Another Look?
Vanguard STAR Investor ( VGSTX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) was incepted in March 1985. The objective of VGSTX is to seek long term growth of capital and income. VGSTX invests 60% to 70% of its assets in

Should You Invest in Vanguard Wellington Investor Fund (VWELX)?
Vanguard Wellington Investor ( VWELX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in July 1929 and is managed by Wellington Management Company. The objective of VWELX is to seek income and long term growth of capital without

Guide to Vanguard Wellesley Income Investor Fund (VWINX)
Vanguard Wellesley Income Inv ( VWINX ) a Zacks Ranked #1 (Strong Buy) was incepted in July 1970 and is managed by Wellington Management Company. The objective of VWINX is to seek high level of income, long term growth

4 Best-Ranked Touchstone Mutual Funds
As of Apr 30, Touchstone Investments managed $15.6 billion of assets (excluding money market instruments), invested in a wide range of mutual funds. The mutual funds are managed by equity and fixed income funds as well as domestic and

4 Long/Short Mutual Funds to Buy as Volatility Rises
After witnessing a surge in the volatility level earlier this year, markets registered a significant rebound. However, the recent slide in the major benchmarks following concerns including dismal first quarter earnings pushed up volatility again. When markets experience a

Overview of Vanguard Dividend Growth Investor Fund (VDIGX)
Vanguard Dividend Growth Investor ( VDIGX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) was incepted in May 1992 and is managed by Vanguard Group. VDIGX usually invests in large blend companies of domestic stock general type. The objective of VDIGX

Guide to Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Investor Fund (VASGX)
Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Investor ( VASGX ) a Zacks Ranked #2 (Buy) was incepted in September 1994 and is managed by Vanguard. The objective of this domestic hybrid fund is to seek long term capital growth by investing in

Do You Really Want To Know What Stock Warren Buffett Is Buying?
Some interesting dynamics are involved in the ETF industry’s often touted edge over mutual funds regarding transparency. Transparency sounds like a good thing, but are there any downsides? Two reasons you might want to know what

Trade of the Day: Sears Holding (NASDAQ:SHLD)
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips To receive further updates on this Sears Holding (NASDAQ SHLD ) trade as well as an alert when it’s time to take profits, sign

GPRO Stock: Will the GoPro Inc Nightmare EVER End?
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Surprise, surprise. GoPro Inc ( GPRO ) stock closed 10% lower on Thursday. The dismal performance of the stock that was once one of Wall Street’s highest fliers is becoming hard

Under Armour Inc: Time for UA Bulls to Suit Up
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips It’s never a slam dunk, but with Under Armour Inc ( UA ) under a full court press from bears, it’s time for bulls to

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): Just Short It!
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Biotechnology stocks have had their challenges this year. The slide started last year and has been exacerbated by the political rhetoric against biotech. Thus, I

3 ETFs to Get Primed for Amazon Stock
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Look at a year to date chart of Amazon.com, Inc. ( AMZN ) stock. It is almost like a tale of two stocks. The first month to month and a

Should You Buy Or Sell NUGT Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The Direxion Shares Exchange Traded Fund Trust  ( NUGT ), a 3x levered gold miners index, has had a wild ride to start 2016. NUGT uses leverage to achieve roughly

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