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Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross
OPINION JUN 07, 2018
Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross

The factors Magellan's manager uses to beat the index can be accessed more cheaply via ETFs.

By Nir Kaissar
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 07, 2018
Fixed annuity sales set for massive spike

Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.

By Greg Iacurci
ETFS JUN 06, 2018
Glut of smart-beta ETFs is pushing issuers toward bonds

Launches of new equity exchange-traded funds have slowed as investors crowd into just a few products.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 06, 2018
Demand grows for structured notes

CAIS Group, a distribution platform for alternatives, cites 40% increase in its structured notes business over the last couple of years.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES JUN 05, 2018
Small-cap ETFs see surge in inflows

Trade reform, trade tiffs and strong dollar are all benefiting domestically oriented small-caps

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2018
Teamwork makes the dream work at Pimco

Four years after the ousting of Bill Gross, the firm's total assets have increased by $300 billion.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Vanguard: More than half of 401(k) participants invest solely in target-date funds

Annual report also finds voluntary and default savings rates are converging.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Medicare trust fund will be exhausted in 2026, three years earlier than expected

New depletion date is blamed on lower payroll taxes, less revenue from taxing Social Security benefits and higher-than-expected spending.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JUN 05, 2018
Neil Hennessy: Active managers can grow their assets with acquisitions

Make an acquisition the same way that you'd buy a stock.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES JUN 05, 2018
Keeping Eyes Peeled for a Bearish Turn 

A prudent approach to tactical equity allocation can facilitate participation and help mitigate loss.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Invesco sued for 'indiscriminately' loading 401(k) plan with in-house funds

At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.

By Greg Iacurci
Actively seeking opportunities in emerging markets
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 01, 2018
Actively seeking opportunities in emerging markets

Identifying companies that will benefit from an expanding middle class around the world may take more than index-based investing.

By R. Crit Thomas
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 01, 2018
International funds continue to disappoint

Rising dollar, falling Europe add to 2018 losses in May, but international funds are still a good relative value.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2018
Advisers can learn a lesson from Costco

Investors fare better when they're presented with a few curated, low-cost options.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 31, 2018
Is David Lerner still chomping on the proprietary product apple?

Firm once fined by Finra over nontraded REIT transactions is still pushing its own series of mutual funds.

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES MAY 31, 2018
Some small-caps win in the long term — but which ones?

Value pays off when it comes to investing in small-cap funds.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2018
Blackstone woos wealthy with tax-free hedge fund

Tax-free status reflects fact that investments are held in an insurance vehicle.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAY 31, 2018
Biggest U.S. banks cut municipal-bond holdings

Cut in the corporate tax rate makes state and local government debt less attractive to financial institutions.

By Bloomberg
More institutional money managers joining the $1 trillion club
ETFS MAY 30, 2018
More institutional money managers joining the $1 trillion club

But the gap between the top two and the rest is growing.

By Rick Baert
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 30, 2018
Bill Gross had nightmare day as fears about Italy roiled markets

His $2.1 billion bond fund fell about 3% Tuesday, leaving it trailing 96% of its rivals.

By Bloomberg