Only 2% of the $12 trillion in assets in U.S. open-end mutual funds are managed by women.
Some firms are making it more expensive to buy Vanguard funds, but investors agree with Jack Bogle that "you get what you don't pay for"
Robo-advisers bringing the strategy to investors could disrupt the index fund business.
While not confirming the number of funds on the chopping block, the firm acknowledged it is culling its offerings.
Less time spent picking funds means more time with clients.
With Fidelity imposing an additional fee, Vanguard likely will look less attractive compared with comparably priced index-fund providers, advisers said.
If investors decide to exit exchange-traded funds en masse, things could get nasty, economist says.
Tech, finance dominate MSCI index ETFs
Committee vote is a victory for Federated Investors Inc. and pension funds
Twelve funds now can be traded after-hours, but the list will grow, company says.
The 0.05% fee is ostensibly a response to Vanguard's distribution model, but may also make the company's funds less attractive due to higher cost.
Outdated assumptions about younger investors risk harming their returns.
The fund industry has a propensity to roll out products just as a market trend peaks.
A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'
ProShares and VanEck offerings are among those withdrawn at the agency's request.
Two new funds asked to remove the term from their titles at last minute
The deal brings together two fund families and financial advisory businesses.
Advisers are driving demand because they are under pressure from their clients to reduce fees.
Analysts predict increases for dividend funds and ETFs.
