Giant pension plan's possible full-on switch to index funds speaks volumes
Rising rates, volatility in fixed income markets, plus Gross' big success, drive efforts.
Investors have poured money into the lowest-cost funds and ETFs over the past decade, data show
Bond king listed as co-manager on three funds; hey, it can't hurt
In a rough year for emerging-market ETFs, this fund laps its rivals. How? It's all about index construction. But there are drawbacks, too.
The regulator may seek greater risk, valuation disclosures from banks.
Quicker to jump on the ETF bandwagon than older counterparts.
Movement strengthens argument for another leg up for stocks.
Fund firm lists bond king as manager on new funds; can't hurt
Exchange-traded version outperforming Total Return mutual fund; big edge in inflows, too
O'Hanley concerned about performance of actively managed bond ETFs under stress.
Net inflows across the board from stocks to bonds as advisers use funds for core, tactical plays
New investment strategies that are intended to thrive in a rising-rate environment are fast emerging
New offering will invest in small, dividend-paying companies
Good for advisers seeking ways to help clients protect principal.
After setting inflow record for 2012, mutual fund firm beats rivals with $53B take in Q1.
Upstart now a big name among exchange-traded funds
