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FIXED INCOME FEB 01, 2018
Pimco views 3% 10-year yield as buying opportunity

Other managers argue that level on Treasury note signals a bear market in bonds.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2018
Stock market's rally has room to run, Jeremy Siegel says

WisdomTree investment strategist says equities 'are nowhere near as expensive as bonds.'

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME JAN 31, 2018
The good and mostly bad of rising interest rates

While bond prices are falling, higher interest payments cushion the blow.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES JAN 30, 2018
Jump in or jump out? Advisers hear both sides in this market

As stocks have soared this year, some clients need their fears calmed, while others ask about investing more.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2018
The mutual fund men's club needs more women

Only 2% of the $12 trillion in assets in U.S. open-end mutual funds are managed by women.

By Tara Lachapelle
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 30, 2018
Wall Street can't derail the move to lower fees

Some firms are making it more expensive to buy Vanguard funds, but investors agree with Jack Bogle that "you get what you don't pay for"

By Nir Kaissar
EQUITIES JAN 29, 2018
Correction in equities would be a buying opportunity, Goldman says

Bank's strategists cite signs that markets are headed for a drop of 10% to 20% in coming months.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 29, 2018
Orion launches direct indexing

Robo-advisers bringing the strategy to investors could disrupt the index fund business.

By Ryan W. Neal
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 29, 2018
Prudential pivots toward indexed annuities

Other big VA carriers such as AIG and Nationwide have already seen success in the indexed annuity market.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 29, 2018
Morgan Stanley said to be trimming 600 funds from platform

While not confirming the number of funds on the chopping block, the firm acknowledged it is culling its offerings.

By John Waggoner
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 26, 2018
How a strong or weak dollar affects investment returns

Falling dollar a boon for international funds, but for how long?

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.

By Blaine F. Aikin
ALTERNATIVES JAN 25, 2018
How bitcoin and blockchain will change the world

Digital currencies are the future of money, but bitcoin probably isn't the ultimate winner.

By Joe Duran
ALTERNATIVES JAN 24, 2018
Bridgewater's Dalio says bonds face biggest bear market since '80s

Hedge fund manager sees the Federal Reserve tightening policy faster than expected.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 24, 2018
Shrinking cash balances provide latest evidence of investor euphoria

Custodians report cash is at record-low levels.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 24, 2018
New goal for ETF providers: Help advisers

Less time spent picking funds means more time with clients.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2018
Fidelity pushes Vanguard to compete on brand in 401(k) plans

With Fidelity imposing an additional fee, Vanguard likely will look less attractive compared with comparably priced index-fund providers, advisers said.

By Greg Iacurci
Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds
FINTECH JAN 23, 2018
Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds

280 CapMarkets says its Bond Navigator product is like Zillow for bonds

By Ryan W. Neal
ALTERNATIVES JAN 23, 2018
Pass-through provision in new tax law could benefit REITs, MLPs

Investors in such instruments are eligible for a 20% tax deduction as a result of the pass-through provision.

By Greg Iacurci