First-half stock fund performance, portfolios with gold and does market confidence matter

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July 12

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Ask Matt: Gold doesn't make for diversified portfolio Ask Matt: Why do investors keep thinking gold will hold its value no matter what? Why rising confidence is key to market fortunes Rising confidence means consumers will likely spend more on cars, houses, lattes and the like. Stock funds score solid gains in first half Health and biotechnology funds were the leading sectors, jumping an average 20.8%. ADVERTISEMENT

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