Expanded distribution, consolidation and some lower fees expected.
Plus: Claims of a better robo platform, a bright spot in a dim economic recovery, and health insurance won't be less expensive this year or next
Peter Kohli, the CEO of DMS Advisors, allegedly stole money from investors as the funds neared collapse.
Long bull market, big outflows from active funds are the main culprits.
Plus: BlackRock applies more low-fee pressure, the fallout from the falling pound, and don't work where you don't belong
The primary reason: TDFs built on institutionally priced mutual fund shares or collective trusts can produce as low or lower fees than ETFs.
Some fund share classes could be on the way out, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Five candid responses on the economy, Fed policy, jobs, China, and North Carolina barbeque.
Plus: The next stock market move, the dividend buzz, and being a leader no matter what.
New regulatory environment calls for a more holistic evaluation process.
The DOL fiduciary rule and competition from robo-advisers will continue to result in pricing pressure.
Management will be rewarded for beating the S&P 500, a first for the growing industry.
The eleventh sector of the index alters the dynamics of the financial sector.
The new sector has 28 issues with a market value of about $605 billion.
What's good for flash traders might not be good for you.
The funds are more flexible than annuities, but can't guarantee a set payment for life.
Hybrid strategy between active management and index funds needs to perform and be cheap.