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FINTECH NOV 30, 2017
Will robos help direct indexing topple ETFs?

Technology is making it easier, and cheaper, for advisers to trade many shares without holding funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2017
Texas REIT sues hedge fund boss Kyle Bass

United Development Funding alleges Mr. Bass made false claims that damaged its business

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2017
Not all smart-beta funds are smart

Even funds that appear to target the same factor can look and perform quite differently.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES NOV 30, 2017
Alternative beta raises the bar on hedge funds

Markets, fee pressure and data analysis create a perfect storm.

By Yazann Romahi
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 30, 2017
Morningstar-WSJ feud gives CFRA opening to challenge bigger rival's methodology

Smaller firm makes case for going beyond past performance when evaluating funds.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 28, 2017
Vanguard rolls out actively managed factor ETFs

The six ETFs and one mutual fund, which will focus on volatility, value, momentum, liquidity and quality, mark a departure from the money manager's storied promotion of passive index funds.

By John Waggoner
OPINION NOV 28, 2017
Bank loans or high-yield bonds? Maybe both.

The asset classes may be more different than alike, which can benefit investors.

By Adam Schrier
FIXED INCOME NOV 22, 2017
Bond investors should prepare for string of rate hikes in 2018

But fund managers see no reason to panic, unless inflation suddenly takes off.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES NOV 22, 2017
Insiders may not have as much investing savvy as you think

CEOs and money managers sometimes have blind spots when purchasing their own company's stock or fund's shares.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2017
Nontraded BDC sales in worst year since 2010

The illiquid product's three-year decline is partially due to new regulations and poor performance.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2017
Nontraded REITs to post worst sales since 2002

The industry is on track to raise just $4.4 billion, well off the $19.6 billion it raised just four years ago, as new regulations hinder sales.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES NOV 21, 2017
Advisers predict volatility will rise

Eaton Vance survey finds greater confidence among certain advisers.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2017
Wells Fargo sees big TDF outflows from mutual funds

The Wells Fargo Target 2020 Fund (WFOBX) ranks in the bottom 15% among peers when looking at five-year total returns.

By Greg Iacurci
ESG NOV 17, 2017
Advisers ignore 'responsible investing' at their own risk

Women, millennials and those worth at least $10 million are the biggest fans of SRI or ESG strategies, says Nuveen's Marcus Valesco.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2017
Jeffrey Gundlach attacks break for hedge funds in tax plan

DoubleLine Capital executive says he's 'appalled' by the continuation of carried-interest break.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES NOV 14, 2017
GE shows what can go wrong with dividend strategy

It's rare but blue chip stocks do cut dividends, and it can be a while before indexed funds can drop them from their portfolios.

By John Waggoner
ESG NOV 14, 2017
Yes, impact investing can be profitable

Research points to competitive returns for pursuing the social and environmental good.

By Abhilash Mudaliar
ALTERNATIVES NOV 13, 2017
Cole Capital, once part of a company coveted by Nicholas Schorsch, is being sold

Vereit, formerly American Realty Capital Properties Inc., is selling Cole Capital as it exits the nontraded REIT business.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Largest U.S. pension fund may slash exposure to stocks

Calpers may double its bond allocation to reduce risk and volatility as the bull market approaches nine years.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
TIAA subpoenaed over sales practices

Whistleblowers cited in Times article say the pension giant pressured reps to push expensive managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews