Through the launch of its Open Indexes Project, the fund tracker is now offering free access to more than 100 global equity indexes and hopes to build a brand as well.
Putting past performance in perspective.
Global ETF manager sees big opportunities in U.S. market.
The flipside is the 3-year averages are getting worse.
Seven of the firm's eight taxable actively managed bond funds rank in the top 6% of their respective categories, beating the largest 50 fixed-income funds tracked by Morningstar.
It's no different than comparing stocks to bonds.
Plus: An ETF for every presidential candidate, debunking ETF myths, and jumping off the Obamacare bandwagon
World's largest provider of exchange-traded funds is cutting prices across its core ETFs in anticipation of a new U.S. rule.
No more commissions for 18 BlackRock ETFs.
Asset manager cuts expenses on nine mutual funds, after a string of ETF fee cuts by Charles Schwab and BlackRock. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160628/FREE/160629906/fidelity-takes-on-vanguard-by-cutting-prices-on-index-funds-etfs"" target="”blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices</a>)</i></b>
Index tweak forces ETF providers to get creative.
Plus: The SEC's fuzzy enforcement rules, a fighting chance for active management, and the worst part of being rich
The deal creates a global active management complex with $320 billion under management.
Expanded distribution, consolidation and some lower fees expected.
Plus: Claims of a better robo platform, a bright spot in a dim economic recovery, and health insurance won't be less expensive this year or next
Some fund share classes could be on the way out, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Plus: The next stock market move, the dividend buzz, and being a leader no matter what.
The eleventh sector of the index alters the dynamics of the financial sector.
Hybrid strategy between active management and index funds needs to perform and be cheap.
