Vanguard Group Inc. will be the first to tell you that it isn't in the midst of an ETF fee war, but to its competitors it sure must feel that way
Buys long/short fund, then persuades SEC to allow conversion; acquires portfolio manager in the process
Launch comes on the heels of success of exchanged-traded version of flagship fund
Lack of dollar-denominated debt means substandard credit rating for subcontinent won't roil emerging-markets funds
Low volatility offerings designed to minimize volatility; 'lot of risk aversion from advisers right now'
Bad allocation zaps payback; alternatives a logical alternative to bonds
The addition of college target date funds will give American Funds' $33 billion CollegeAmerica 529 Savings Plan a similar menu of options as other 529 plans, the majority of which already offer advice-embedded products.
