Research shows index ETFs vote with management 90% of the time
The precious metal is uniquely suited to hedge the disruptions of 2020
More top-level departures are expected as the $26 billion megamerger draws nearer
When zero fees are not expensive enough
The jury is still out on whether financial advisers will buy into the unique new fund wrapper
Independent advisers want to do deals, but many confess they aren't really prepared to do so
Proponent say a levy on trades is harmless. Opponents call it a dangerous friction
There are benefits for advisers that create more than just a balanced portfolio for clients
More and larger deals suggests the second half could reach record levels
The new normal is reigniting conversations around the potential for alternative investments to add diversity and hedge risk
