Super Bowl predictor may be irrational but has better track record than many stock pickers.
President Obama's voluntary '"myRA" proposal, with no option to invest in stocks, could be doomed to failure, advisers say. The plan "isn't going to go anywhere," according to one skeptic. <i>(Don't miss these <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140123/FREE/123009998/PH" target="_blank">tips for a worry-free IRA rollover</a>.)</i>
After $1.2B yanked in June, $2.1B, the most ever, pulled in September.
New tool allows modeling of specific bond-exposure choices as clients ask about rising rates.
The SEC and Finra are getting tough on broker-dealers, putting intense focus on those recommending and selling alternative investments, including nontraded REITs. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140110/FREE/140119991">Our full look at the SEC's 2014 priorities</a></b></i>
Advisers must know whether clients who have worked for federal, state or city governments may be affected by pension rules that can reduce or even eliminate certain Social Security benefits.
BlackRock fund managers contend that the country merits attention
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> January was rough, and though Seattle winning the Super Bowl is a good omen for stocks, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Also: How defined contribution assets surged, celebrating 25 years as a top PM, who to thank (or blame) for 401(k)s, finding gems in the emerging markets and who won the Super Bowl of advertising?
Two companies filed this week, seeking funds that don't report daily.
In partnership with SSgA, mutual fund giant dips toe into active-ETF arena.
Taper is one thing, rising rates another but strategist offers insight into navigating the seas
MetLife Inc., the insurer reducing variable annuity sales by more than half, said rivals that are expanding are probably retaining less funds to back the retirement products.
Fixed-annuity sales in the third quarter reached their highest level since 2009, topping $22 billion. That number represents a 31% rise from the previous quarter and more than a 35% increase from the same period last year.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Big news from two tech giants: strong earnings and a gamechanging sale. Plus two questions: Should you worry about the rout in emerging markets and is your technology working for or against you? Also: A super price for a Super Bowl suite.
On paper, the AdvisorShares Trim Tabs Float Shrink ETF (TTFS) looks like the perfect means of tapping into the supply-and-demand fundamentals of the stock market. And based on last year's 42.4% gain, it would appear the 27-month-old, $105 million ETF is actually on to something.
Just as advisers have to become experts in learning the best Social Security claiming strategies, they need to learn how Medicare and tax rules could affect their clients' bottom line in retirement.
Finra turns its ever-watchful eye on frontier funds amid concern that risks are inadequately disclosed to retail investors.
Advisers registered in one state could join new organization and sell insurance in other states.
High-profile real estate investor Nick Schorsch moves to the sidelines of the net-lease business with a $2.3 billion bang. Bruce Kelly has the story.
Once the dominant player in nontraded REITS, firm picks new chief for new perspective.
