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EQUITIES SEP 28, 2017
Investors see stock market correction ahead — but most aren't doing anything about it

More than half in survey expect a decline that will wipe out significant gains, but only 18% are taking steps to shield their portfolios.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 27, 2017
Invesco to buy Guggenheim's ETF business

$1.2 billion deal rounds out Invesco offerings and lets Guggenheim focus on mutual funds.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 25, 2017
Active managers still losing to indexes

But American Funds proposes two rules to increase advisers' odds of choosing a winner.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES SEP 22, 2017
Collectibles market not what it used to be

It's getting more difficult to find bona fide collections of things like lunchboxes or Barbies, and the internet has taken the joy out of the chase.

By John Waggoner
FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over non-traded REIT sales

Securities regulator says firm failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By InvestmentNews
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales

Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 20, 2017
Fed to start shrinking portfolio in October

Policymakers signal one more rate hike this year, saying storms should have only a temporary impact on the economy.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2017
With yields low and interest rates headed up, what kind of bonds do advisers buy?

Because they offer diversification, multisector bond funds might be a good bet.

By John Waggoner
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement
FINTECH SEP 18, 2017
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement

The former wealth management executive's startup robo-adviser tailors portfolios to women's distinct career paths.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 14, 2017
SEC fines SunTrust for recommending higher-cost fund shares

Using institutional shares would have saved investors $1.1 million, agency says.

By InvestmentNews
EQUITIES SEP 13, 2017
It's been a good year for publicly traded brokerage firms — but not all

Shares of LPL, Raymond James and Ameriprise are among those outperforming their benchmark, while Oppenheimer Holdings is down by double digits.

By Bruce Kelly
FIXED INCOME SEP 13, 2017
Muni bonds' tax break looks safe for now

The president and Treasury secretary have expressed support for keeping tax breaks in place on municipal bonds.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 13, 2017
iShares dominating ETF inflows for 2017

Vanguard is in second place, with all other competitors falling far behind.

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule has enforcement gaps — and they could widen

Parts of the rule not subject to a contract requirement don't offer investors an avenue to recover losses if they receive bad advice.

By Greg Iacurci
EQUITIES SEP 11, 2017
Bull market leaves these stock fund categories behind

Small-cap, mid-cap and value funds have lagged the S&P 500.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 08, 2017
Irma wreaks havoc on mutual funds even before it reaches Florida

By Bloomberg
ETFS SEP 08, 2017
Morningstar ETF conference: Momentum, Bitcoin and Selena Gomez

And millennials' love of ETFs continues to grow

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 07, 2017
Vanguard's Joe Davis: Automation of jobs is trend that will define our lifetimes

Forty-seven percent of all of U.S. jobs could be eliminated.

By John Waggoner
EMERGING MARKETS SEP 06, 2017
How to invest in frontier markets

If you're not afraid of a little risk (okay, a lot of risk), markets in places like Kazakhstan, Zimbabwe and Ghana are on a tear

By John Waggoner