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Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices on index funds, ETFs
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 29, 2016
Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices on index funds, ETFs

The Boston fund giant is lowering expense ratios on 27 index funds and ETFs.

Along with advisers, Fidelity, BlackRock and Vanguard urge investors to stay the course
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 28, 2016
Along with advisers, Fidelity, BlackRock and Vanguard urge investors to stay the course

But they're remarkably short on what to buy.

What to say when clients hate you for advising international investments
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 28, 2016
What to say when clients hate you for advising international investments

First off, advisers should tell them that adding international stocks can dampen a portfolio's volatility, and increase the number of potential winners.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 28, 2016
Fidelity blocks opening trades on several ETF products, citing suitability concerns

The fund giant wouldn't say if regulatory pressure compelled it to impose the practice.

Bond bears licking their wounds as stock funds lag amid low-interest rates
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 23, 2016
Bond bears licking their wounds as stock funds lag amid low-interest rates

The average long-term government bond fund has soared 10.1% this year, according to Morningstar.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 23, 2016
Bank of America Merrill Lynch to trim mutual fund offerings

The firm hopes to make it easier for clients and advisers to understand sales charge reductions and waivers.

Layoffs hit Pimco, GMO as assets shrink amid flight from active management
INVESTING EQUITIES JUN 21, 2016
Layoffs hit Pimco, GMO as assets shrink amid flight from active management

The departures include top managers and the closure of some funds.

All eyes on alternative funds at Morningstar Investment Conference
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 17, 2016
All eyes on alternative funds at Morningstar Investment Conference

Everyone from BlackRock to Vanguard in the alt space

Take 5: Vanguard's Jack Bogle says mutual fund industry needs to change
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 16, 2016
Take 5: Vanguard's Jack Bogle says mutual fund industry needs to change

Five candid responses on ETFs, smart beta, the Labor Department's fiduciary rule and reading up on muckrakers of old.

Leuthold Group: Long-term stock indicator wildly bullish
INVESTING EQUITIES JUN 15, 2016
Leuthold Group: Long-term stock indicator wildly bullish

Indicator last flashed a buy signal in May 2009.