Many funds with these strategies bested their indexes in the past year.
Famed Vanguard founder says venturing outside the US involves unnecessary exposure to currency risk, economic risk and societal instability risk.
With domestic stock valuations high, investing overseas could finally pay off.
The nation's largest fund company lowers fees on three mutual funds and 14 ETFs; raises fees on one fund
The company remains the top seller of U.S. ETFs while fending off Vanguard and shielding much of its business from the punishing effects of price competition.
The 20 funds with the largest inflow come from two firms.
Fixed income had best quarter ever, while equity inflows continued at blistering pace
Participants at the Inside ETFs conference in Hollywood, Fla., said smart beta could provide new opportunities for some funds
A few are just a bit smarter than the average.
Biotech, healthcare, banks and energy look to benefit.
Riding out the short term for the longer-term upside.
Plus: Bank stocks and the election, how the DOL rule could hit adviser pay, and seven 'stupid' ETFs
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Plan to default on $1 billion worth of general obligation bonds has markets on alert.
While passive investing and the DOL fiduciary rule have contributed to investors' cost sensitivity, the advice industry has managed to stay outside the fray &mdash; so far.
Analysts, advisers struggle with when, where and why to use alts
Asset manager takes 36% stake and its ETF models will be made available through the digital platform, which has changed its name.
Telling advisers to never assume enough is enough when it comes to research.
Plus: A big warning from Pioneer Investments, ETF company revenues, and another bleak earnings season ahead
