The pros and cons of the Total Return Fund and Total Return ETF in the wake of Bill Gross' departure
Catch up on this week's must-read stories for advisers, including the latest post-Gross Pimco developments, a robo-adviser launched by two financial media titans, and more.
Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The market's jolt puts liquid alt strategies in the spotlight. Plus: Minding the next threshold for stocks, reminding clients to buy on the dip, Fed missed the mark on inflation, and don't forget to worry about China.
Fund managers looking for signs of stability at both Pimco and Janus following dramatic move.
Here's a hint: They're short-term bond funds that can provide safe places to park money, and provide a little yield and return in place of holding cash
For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.
“Monolithic” central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.
Pimco claims a trademark over the macroeconomic forecast Gross calls 'critical.'
With all eyes on the Fed, Nuveen's Bob Doll explains why the U.S. market rally should continue.
Careful attention to portfolio construction can keep your clients from making financial decisions driven by emotional reactions.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Equity investors brace for insight from Janet Yellen and the Fed today. Plus: ETFs chase the freed-up Pimco assets, breaking down the bond market fears, Morgan Stanley says the auto industry's days are numbered, and Warren Buffett makes another safe bet.
As hockey great Wayne Gretzky would say, play your asset allocation where the Fed is going and that means U.S., European and emerging market equities.
Gross' departure yet another opportunity for advisers to reach out to clients and provide sage advice
Advisers and financial experts take to Twitter to respond to Bill Gross' shocking exit from Pimco and his decision to join Janus Capital Group Inc.
In an <i>InvestmentNews</i> exclusive, the Bond King explains his 'constructive obsession' with defeating rivals and answers advisers' burning questions. <b>More coverage: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20141006/GROSS" target="_blank">Our special report on Gross' next chapter</a></b>
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Gross' message to advisers. <i>Plus:</i> Where the Pimco flows are landing, the stock market rally as house of cards, the dental indicator, bitcoin is back and a big corporate split.
Lack of liquidity in less-traded corners of the market is the big issue
Research firm cites "uncertainty regarding outflows" and shuffled management as the reasons for downgrading Pimco's flagship fund.
Firm says it can manage outflows successfully.
