Something "no-load"

 

  • Supra1Q 11:57 am on December 14, 2009

    Even with mutual funds I would diversify a little. All of the growth is in China, LA, Emerging Markets. Here’s 3 great no-loads: AIM China, Direxeon LA, Profunds Ultra-emerging (all over 100% ytd and fundamentals haven’t changed)

    You might also want to consider some ETFs, which are less restrictive, but have underperformed their fund counterparts somewhat: ishares FTSE China, ishares MSCI Brazil, and Marketvectors Steel.

  • lb_centaur 11:57 am on December 14, 2009

    Lots and lots of choices.

    I like Fidelity Contrafund because it holds up well in bear markets and performs decently in bull markets. FCNTX.

    http://marketwatch.nytimes.com/custom/nyt-com/html-mf-performance.asp?symb=fcntx

    No load, 0.98% expense ratio.

  • thebigm57 11:57 am on December 14, 2009

    First Eagle Global Investors A shares if the fund is open to new investors.

  • newjerseyguy 11:57 am on December 14, 2009

    Go to http://www.morningstar.com. Use their fund screener to looks for funds that meet your needs.

  • jebediabartlett 11:57 am on December 14, 2009

    Look for something " international" or " global" in scope. I’ve had great returns with FEMKX…( Fidelity’s emerging markets) and I expect them to continue…maybe drop off slightly but still very respectable ( 20% to 25%)
    Another angle is trading ETF’s… EWA ( Australia) has been terrific due to their metal and materials trade with China, India and growing Asian countries …in the same vein the ETF in " metals"…XME has done well, also.