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Legg Mason joins the smart-beta ETF space, without calling it that
EQUITIES JAN 25, 2016
Legg Mason joins the smart-beta ETF space, without calling it that

The firm joins Goldman, JP Morgan and John Hancock by jumping into the ETF space with passive strategies based on proprietary quantitative research.

By Jeff Benjamin
Loomis Sayles is bullish on junk debt
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 22, 2016
Loomis Sayles is bullish on junk debt

Bond shop betting on an oil-price recovery.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2016
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers

The agency issued guidance to directors saying they should install a process to evaluate whether administrative fees are being used to encourage distribution.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Emerging markets now in bear territory
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 19, 2016
Emerging markets now in bear territory

Emerging markets funds are in a bear market. If you've put your clients in such a fund, the thing to do is keep your expenses low and explain your strategy carefully to clients.

By John Waggoner
Goldman Sachs benches its BRIC strategy
EQUITIES JAN 14, 2016
Goldman Sachs benches its BRIC strategy

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Brazil, Russia, India and China assets are down 88% since their 2010 peak.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 13, 2016
Avenue Capital stops sharing fund flow data following junk-bond outflows

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Avenue Capital decided to deal with the outflows from its junk-bond fund by not reporting them to Lipper and Morningstar. That should do the trick.

By Jeff Benjamin
Amidst the market carnage, liquid alt funds lived up to their promise
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2016
Amidst the market carnage, liquid alt funds lived up to their promise

Diversifying beyond a single fund or single strategy is key.

By Jeff Benjamin
Social funds get boost from oil
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 11, 2016
Social funds get boost from oil

By John Waggoner
DoubleLine's Gundlach calls unconstrained bond funds a 'gimmick' and constrained
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 08, 2016
DoubleLine's Gundlach calls unconstrained bond funds a 'gimmick' and constrained

The money manager doesn't see a bright future for go-anywhere funds, with the notable exception of his own DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund.

By Jeff Benjamin
5 key takeaways from 2015 ETF flows
EQUITIES JAN 08, 2016
5 key takeaways from 2015 ETF flows

After taking in $238 billion in 2015, it's time for the annual reading of the fund flow tea leaves

By Bloomberg
Massachusetts' Galvin to probe 'unprecedented decision' by Third Avenue fund
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 07, 2016
Massachusetts' Galvin to probe 'unprecedented decision' by Third Avenue fund

Massachusetts' Securities Division sent out a subpoena Monday to look into the fund closure and liquidation plan.

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes rule to cap use of derivatives in mutual funds
ETFS JAN 07, 2016
SEC proposes rule to cap use of derivatives in mutual funds

Rule limiting fund leverage represents one of the most aggressive responses by regulators to risks exposed during the 2008 financial crisis

By Bloomberg
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope
RIA NEWS JAN 06, 2016
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope

You know that international diversification is a wise move. After this week, your clients may need more convincing.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2016
Pimco's flagship fund finds December net inflows, thanks to some clever math

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Clever calculating that counted capital gains reinvestments as inflows gave Pimco's flagship fund its first month of inflows since April 2013.

By Jeff Benjamin
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil

As investors rush to protect their portfolios in a tumultuous start to the year, odds are they will be using options on exchange-traded funds to do it.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
No point in comparing Bill Gross' performance at Janus to what he did at Pimco

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> While it might be tempting to pit the Bond King's new Janus fund against the Pimco Total Return Fund, they are different animals.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide

That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 31, 2015
India cover story

By Jeff Benjamin
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015
RIA NEWS DEC 30, 2015
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015

Some highs and lows, swings and misses

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES DEC 29, 2015
Passive strategies put another mark in the win column in 2015

Plus: You ain't seen lame until you've seen Congress next year, money manager M&amp;A peaks, avoiding financial fraud, and how the rich get and stay rich

By Jeff Benjamin