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Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 30, 2019
Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients

SEC said firm failed to disclose conflicts of interest related to more than $10 million in compensation.

By InvestmentNews
The upside of betting on inflation
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2019
The upside of betting on inflation

Treasury inflation-protected securities are gaining popularity as a yield play

By Jeff Benjamin
There's a wrong way to use target-date funds
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2019
There's a wrong way to use target-date funds

Investing in other funds in addition to a TDF adds risk and defeats the purpose.

By Jeff Benjamin
ETF providers quietly dial back production
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 22, 2019
ETF providers quietly dial back production

Some major ETF providers haven't launched a fund all year

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2019
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls

The mishap raises new questions about how ETF managers monitor the indexes that underlie their portfolios.

By Bloomberg
S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
S&P 500 ETF separates truth from turbulence

The trading volume on SPY can serve as a decent leading indicator for equities.

By Eric Balchunas
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 20, 2019
Finra fines former Morgan Stanley rep for impersonating a client

To transfer retirement funds, John Tillotson faked identity in call to mutual fund company.

By Bloomberg
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors

It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.

By Jeff Benjamin
Stock volatility spurs worst run of ETF withdrawals in six months
EQUITIES AUG 19, 2019
Stock volatility spurs worst run of ETF withdrawals in six months

Almost $18 billion exited U.S.-listed equity ETFs over the past three weeks.

By Bloomberg
Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2019
Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations

Large firms are well-situated to comply with the cost standards in the SEC's Reg BI given changes they made to prepare for the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Why Pimco fixed-income fund fell as long bonds rallied
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 19, 2019
Why Pimco fixed-income fund fell as long bonds rallied

Fund's performance reflects its duration and its holdings of mortgage-backed securities.

By Bloomberg
Falling rates expose duration risk in bond funds
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 16, 2019
Falling rates expose duration risk in bond funds

Double-digit returns on bond funds embracing longer durations can turn on a dime if interest rates start climbing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Volatility reignites debate about market timing
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2019
Volatility reignites debate about market timing

Advisers shrug off the threat of an imminent recession

By Jeff Benjamin
Franklin Templeton fund biggest loser as Argentine assets plummet
EMERGING MARKETS AUG 14, 2019
Franklin Templeton fund biggest loser as Argentine assets plummet

Large funds from Ashmore and Fidelity also suffered.

By Bloomberg
Decision on Bitcoin ETF put off again by SEC
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 13, 2019
Decision on Bitcoin ETF put off again by SEC

Regulator delayed verdict on two applications until October.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard put shares of gun maker in a gun-free ETF
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 12, 2019
Vanguard put shares of gun maker in a gun-free ETF

Mistake occurred in the FTSE index the ETF tracks; Vanguard says it is considering additional controls.

By Bloomberg
Veteran small-cap manager navigates market cycles with a basic philosophy
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2019
Veteran small-cap manager navigates market cycles with a basic philosophy

Robert Bergson of Northern Trust Asset Management embraces bottom-up stock picking and usually beats his peers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity draws adviser wrath with 1.9% cash offer
RIA NEWS AUG 07, 2019
Fidelity draws adviser wrath with 1.9% cash offer

The high-yield default account sparked kudos then displeasure on Twitter when adviser Michael Kitces realized it doesn't apply to existing clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
How are low-volatility funds weathering the market turmoil?
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2019
How are low-volatility funds weathering the market turmoil?

Some defensive strategies are beating the market in good and bad times.

By Jeff Benjamin
CFRA bulks up ETF research with acquisition of First Bridge
ETFS AUG 05, 2019
CFRA bulks up ETF research with acquisition of First Bridge

The deal gives the investment research firm its own source of ETF data.

By Jeff Benjamin