Calamos Investments has lately taken to touting the stability of two growthandincomefunds as "a meaningful alternative for investors who are afraid to be in the markets" but still want to own some equities for their growth potential.
In terms of international funds, Brown is putting her money into Matthews Asian GrowthandIncome ( MACSX) , but she points out that more speculative investors may wish to check out two of the top performers in her aggressive categories: Brazil iShares (EWZ) , up a blistering 33% this year, and Mexico iShares (EWW) , up 22% in the last two months.