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  Top Portfolio Products: Goldman Rolls Out MLP Fund

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 7, 2013

  In addition, Franklin Templeton Launches EM Bond Fund, while Global X introduces ETFs with focus on Nigeria and Central Asia/Mongolia.

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  After Stockton, Economist Sees More Pain in California and Beyond

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  April 5, 2013

  For a broader look at the municipal finance crisis affecting California and the nation, AdvisorOne spoke with Bill Watkins, a veteran economic forecaster.

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  Market Drives Record Fund Flows, Higher Returns in Q1

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 3, 2013

  Equity funds’ strong performance leads to dramatic ETF flows in March.

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  Top 10 Fund Brands: RIA, IBD, Wirehouse Advisors’ Favorites

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  April 3, 2013

  When it comes to naming names, advisors predictably pick all the big fund firms as their favorites. But look at Phoenix's survey more closely, and fascinating patterns are revealed.

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  For Her Clients, Barbara Friedberg Believes in Global Diversification

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  April 2, 2013

  Allocating 20% of her clients' portfolios to international investing, advisor Friedberg follows this rule of thumb: be as broadly diversified as possible over the entire globe and among asset classes.

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  Do Not Fear Small ETFs

  By Ryan Issakainen  |  April 1, 2013

  Advisors can make the mistake of eliminating funds from consideration by overemphasizing the importance of an ETF’s assets under management.

• Seeking Less Uncertainty

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  Although stock market volatility as measured by the CBOE S&P 500 VIX has bottomed near pre-financial crisis lows, interest in ETFs that minimize rollercoaster moves hasn’t slowed.

• Metal Gets Less Precious

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  April 1, 2013

  Never mind that gold is posting year-to-date losses and never mind that gold mining stocks are already in a bear market. Is this the start of bad things to come for gold investors?

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  Has Gold Lost Its Luster?

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 31, 2013

  It's critical to look at trading and other patterns in the metals sector--before it is too late.

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  4 Ways to Hedge Against a Stock Market Correction

  By Ron DeLegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 31, 2013

  With recent highs going ever higher, there are several strategies for advisors and clients to consider.