About $5.7 billion poured into ETFs tracking the S&P 500 last week
Only a few see big inflows; even Vanguard's offerings get little love from investors.
This is both good and bad news for advisers — clients may be declined coverage more often, but those with policies may see fewer rate hikes.
Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.
If we look at the past 30 years, large-company growth funds have gained an average 9.23% a year, while large-company value funds have gained 9.01% a year.
The pension risk transfer is the biggest since 2012, when Verizon purchased a $7.5 billion annuity
An expanding middle class is fueling economies, but emerging market indexes are light on consumer stocks.
In second major VA enforcement action against Fifth Third, firm also must pay $2 million in restitution.
Nearly 95% of net TDF inflows in 2017 went to passive series, Morningstar says.
Every factor involves uncertainty, regardless of whether it works during a certain period.
Annuities are confusing, and retirement savers worry about market volatility and want the freedom to spend their savings as they choose.
<b>Investments & Wealth Institute Conference </b>Bubbles are rare, but advisers need to watch out for them.
Fixed-income expert on whether this is the beginning of a secular bear market in bonds.
At current levels, the market has already priced in three more Fed rate hikes, Jeff Moore argues.
Advisers must know the benefits and pitfalls of common alts.
Tech stocks and cryptocurrencies are bubbles, he says, while foreign and emerging markets offer better long-term value
Some institutional investors are turning cautious on company debt as Fed tightening hikes companies' borrowing costs.
Moves in Treasury yields are flashing yellow right now, but not yet red
These investments let investors take advantage of the current merger boom
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