Target-date funds — why the sudden hate?

Episode 68

Episode Summary

Target-date funds have come under fire recently, with comments made by Peter Mallouk disparaging the products. Jason Kephart joins the pod today to discuss what's up with TDFs. Why are they popular, are investors using them wrong, and what are collective investment trusts? Devin McGinley also joins to share the latest from the 2021 InvestmentNews compensation and staffing study.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Peter Mallouk’s Twitter comments.
  • Why are TDFs popular?
  • Are investors using TDFs wrong?
  • March 2020 event - 2020-2025 TDFs had net outflows.
  • Collective investment trusts.
  • IN’s Comp & staffing survey results.
  • New trends and developments in adviser pay.

Related Article:  Target-date funds hold 27% of 401(k) assets, study finds

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Guest Bio:  Jason Kephart, CFA, is a senior manager and research analyst for Morningstar. Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonKephart

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