The larger trend toward passive investing, as well as cost-consciousness on the part of plan sponsors and general industry push to lower expense ratios, are at play.
The wealth manager overbilled for investments in REITs and BDCs
But they're remarkably short on what to buy.
First off, advisers should tell them that adding international stocks can dampen a portfolio's volatility, and increase the number of potential winners.
The fund giant wouldn't say if regulatory pressure compelled it to impose the practice.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Something amiss when safe-haven investments move into bubble territory. The utilities sector is up 21% so far this year.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Jeffrey Gundlach is embracing the safe haven of gold: "Things are shaky and feeling dangerous."
Junk-bond fund posted $291 million of inflows during rout.
The fallout from Britain's shocking vote could last at least two years. Meanwhile, advisers told their clients to <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160624/FREE/160629940/financial-advisers-reach-out-to-clients-as-stocks-plunge-in-brexit">keep calm and carry on</a> as stock markets tumbled, creating a buying opportunity.
Weighing the pros and cons of the new registered fund
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The commission is specifically looking at why some clients are in advisory accounts versus brokerage accounts.
Advisers and other professionals took to Twitter Friday to share their reactions and advice.
Uncovering value in unloved economies.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> As the Brexit vote approaches and markets face global uncertainties, the CBOE Market Volatility Index climbs above a symbolic threshold.
The insurer is trying to expand outside the affluent market with the purchase of a tech platform.
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The average long-term government bond fund has soared 10.1% this year, according to Morningstar.
The firm hopes to make it easier for clients and advisers to understand sales charge reductions and waivers.
MetLife is the second major insurer to exit the brokerage business, in the sale of its adviser unit to MassMutual. Mergers may be on the rise due to the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary rule.
U.K. vote to leave the European Union after more than four decades of membership sends U.S. stock futures tumbling.
