Andrew Leckey

Q. I'm looking to invest in a technology fund, and John Hancock Technology Fund was mentioned to me. What do you think of it? --J.D., via the Internet A. Management...

Q. I'm pleased with my shares of Sears Holdings Corp. but unsure of the company's strategy. What is your opinion? K.V., via the Internet A. The retailer, formed when Kmart...

Q. I'm thinking of putting money in T. Rowe Price Real Estate Fund as a portfolio diversification. However, I'm concerned about real estate trends. Your opinion? --V.R., via the Internet...

Q. Home Depot Inc. seems to be doing a lot, but I haven't been impressed with the performance of my shares. Are prospects improving? A. The nation's largest home improvement...

Q. I am a conservative investor and the Jensen Fund has been recommended to me. What do you think of it? A. You'd have to be patient in addition to...

Q. What's up with my shares of Amazon.com Inc.? This company is supposed to be on the cutting edge, but my shares seem to be going nowhere fast. R.S., via...

Q. I have heard comments about MFS Capital Opportunities Fund, in which I hold shares, which were not positive. What do you say? L.L., via the Internet A. The new...

Q. What do you think of Third Avenue Value Fund? Is it still well-respected or running out of gas? K.R., via the Internet A. It is difficult to find fault...

Q. A lot of my retirement money is in Chevron Corp. stock. I thought it would be doing even better because of high oil prices. How does it stack up...

Q. There have been changes at one of my holdings, Putnam New Opportunities Fund. Where do you see it going now? B.V., via the Internet A. It's a difficult fund...