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Leveraged and inverse ETFs may be too risky to sell, says state regulator group
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 31, 2019
Leveraged and inverse ETFs may be too risky to sell, says state regulator group

North American Securities Administrators Association sees room for improvement in supervision.

Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
INVESTING FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

ETF strategists getting crowded out by big asset managers
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 25, 2019
ETF strategists getting crowded out by big asset managers

As companies like BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street muscle in on their turf, smaller players are devising new ways to stay competitive.

Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

Top 50 equity mutual funds, second quarter 2019
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 equity mutual funds, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

Top 50 fixed-income ETFs, second quarter 2019
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 fixed-income ETFs, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

Top 50 equity ETFs, second quarter 2019
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 equity ETFs, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

Top 50 fixed-income mutual funds, second quarter 2019
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 20, 2019
Top 50 fixed-income mutual funds, second quarter 2019

A closer look at the numbers.

Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

Stock investors make $6 billion bet on S&P 500 ETFs
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 16, 2019
Stock investors make $6 billion bet on S&P 500 ETFs

Big inflows last week show investors are 'all-in on equities,' analyst says.

Fidelity adds low-cost funds, stepping up fee war
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Fidelity adds low-cost funds, stepping up fee war

Asset manager says the new funds cost less than equivalent products at Vanguard.

Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut
INVESTING RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut

The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.

ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows
INVESTING ESG JUL 12, 2019
ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows

Advisers and investors take notice as more funds achieve three-year track records showing solid performance.

Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity
INVESTING ETFS JUL 12, 2019
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity

While growing numbers of asset managers are using ETFs as cash equivalents, how easily can funds be turned into cash in a crunch?

Tiny ETF beats tech and everything else in second quarter
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2019
Tiny ETF beats tech and everything else in second quarter

A $3.7 million fund focused on dry-bulk shipping outperformed all non-leveraged ETFs in the U.S.

Ariel Investments promotes Mellody Hobson to co-CEO
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2019
Ariel Investments promotes Mellody Hobson to co-CEO

Chicago-based asset manager becomes a role model for leadership diversity

Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
INVESTING RIAS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

World bond index adds climate-risk screen
INVESTING ESG JUL 09, 2019
World bond index adds climate-risk screen

U.S. takes the biggest hit when the index of government bonds is weighted by climate risk factors.

Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2019
Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Given the thin margins in the retirement business, firm says it was justified in cutting deals with money managers to boost profits.