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Small broker-dealer owner settles with Finra over allegations of concentrating clients in illiquid alts
ALTERNATIVES DEC 27, 2016
Small broker-dealer owner settles with Finra over allegations of concentrating clients in illiquid alts

Jason Vanclef was also accused of promoting his business through a book he had written that the regulator said made false claims about alternative investments

By Bruce Kelly
Leveraging portfolios to take advantage of Donald Trump's policies
EQUITIES DEC 27, 2016
Leveraging portfolios to take advantage of Donald Trump's policies

Biotech, healthcare, banks and energy look to benefit.

By Jeff Benjamin
REIT investors brace for a December rate hike
EQUITIES DEC 27, 2016
REIT investors brace for a December rate hike

Riding out the short term for the longer-term upside.

By Jeff Benjamin
Can Pimco's new CEO escape the shadow of Bill Gross?
EQUITIES DEC 27, 2016
Can Pimco's new CEO escape the shadow of Bill Gross?

Pacific Investment Management Co. turns to outsider Manny Roman, who revived Man Group, the world's largest hedge fund.

By Bloomberg
Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?
EQUITIES DEC 22, 2016
Stocks versus bonds: Which best help meet retirement goals?

The asset-side case for stocks is unambiguous, though most people think that bonds hedge human capital better than stocks.

By Sebastien Page and James Tzitzouris
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 20, 2016
Top emerging markets for investors in 2017

All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico's cheap peso.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 19, 2016
Research Affiliates' Rob Arnott: 3 reasons you should throw your hat into the emerging-markets' ring

Value, currency and momentum favor the category.

By John Waggoner
Calamos Asset Management to be taken private by its owner
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 19, 2016
Calamos Asset Management to be taken private by its owner

The company, which manages money through Calamos Investments, reached an agreement to be acquired by two executives for $8.25 a share in cash.

By Lynne Marek
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 16, 2016
Managed futures funds gaining traction among advisers

Experiencing poor performance of late, the investment serves as a useful hedge against stock, bond downturns.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2016
Natixis launching 401(k) market's first ESG-focused target-date mutual funds

The funds seek to capitalize on the growing popularity of environmental, social and corporate governance investing, and help diversify in an increasingly competitive TDF market.

By Greg Iacurci
FIXED INCOME DEC 15, 2016
Charts say bond bull market has gasped its last breath

Bull run in bonds over after 10-year yields pierced 2.5%, market technician says

By Bloomberg
Payroll problems dog small nontraded REIT
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2016
Payroll problems dog small nontraded REIT

First Capital Real Estate Trust, formerly known as United Realty Capital Trust, has also missed filing financial statements with the SEC for more than a year and recently cut its dividend to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
ESG DEC 14, 2016
Advisers help find donor advised funds for clients' charitable dollars

The funds provide donors an immediate tax deduction and an opportunity to guide the funds' investments and their eventual dispersal to charities.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 12, 2016
Looking for consistent top performance? Most active funds don't have it

The longer the time period, the less likely they are to outperform.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES DEC 09, 2016
BlackRock banks on cheaper ETFs

Plus: Bank stocks and the election, how the DOL rule could hit adviser pay, and seven 'stupid' ETFs

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 08, 2016
Donald Trump's stock market rally proves godsend for these mutual funds

By John Waggoner
Lesson one from Trump rally: Don't sell your stocks on short-term fears
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 06, 2016
Lesson one from Trump rally: Don't sell your stocks on short-term fears

And, just maybe, the economy isn't that bad.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 05, 2016
Muni funds take on water as rates rise

Long durations, low credit quality spell trouble.

By John Waggoner