Andrew Leckey

Q: Do you think I should hold on to my shares of Fidelity Capital Appreciation Fund, which have been down? R.M., via the Internet A: The track record hasn't been...

Q: Would you recommend Marsico Growth Fund, which hasn't done as well as I'd hoped? C.L., via the Internet A: Portfolio manager Tom Marsico has a knack for using his...

Q: Why haven't my shares of PepsiCo Inc. continued upward this year as usual? F.W., via the Internet A: Rising commodity costs and declining domestic sales of carbonated drinks are...

Q: What's up with Fidelity Equity-Income Fund? I expected a lot more from it. V.R., via the Internet A: This conservative blue-chip fund that emphasizes dividend-paying stocks has been highly...

Q: I want to know what is going on at First Eagle Global Fund, and whether I should keep my money in it. V.L., via the Internet A: If past...

Q: Now that Dodge & Cox Stock Fund has reopened to new investors, is it worth putting money in? F.C., via the Internet A: It was reopened after four years...

Q: Can I expect improvement in my shares of WellPoint Inc.? M.R., via the Internet A: The nation's largest health insurer, with 34.8 million members, is suffering from higher costs,...

Q: Please tell me prospects for my shares of General Electric Co., which haven't done well lately. F.V., via the Internet A: Worried about the U.S. economy? Go global. That's...

Q: Do you think my Circuit City Stores Inc. stock can perk up again? F.M., via the Internet A: Activity surrounding the consumer electronics chain, which ranks No. 2 behind...

Q: What do you think about investing in a share or two of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B? It is expensive, but Warren Buffett seems to be a genius. F.P.,...