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Busted mergers spell trouble for U.S. corporate bond investors
By Claire BostonAn Aetna-Humana deal breakup could cost money managers $300 million.
August 08, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: New Bond, Macro and Real Estate FundsThe new fund sponsors are American Funds, Franklin Templeton with K2 and CAPFUNDR with Hamilton Real Estate Capital.
August 03, 2016
Myth: Active Management Can’t OutperformFidelitys latest research shows why investors may want to think twice before accepting industryaverage results as representative when it comes to choosing active funds.
August 02, 2016
Are 'Safe Haven' Assets Safe Anymore?"There is no safety in safety," says Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt.
August 02, 2016
Franklin Templeton Sued for Using Own Funds in 401(k) PlanFranklin used its own funds in the plan when "better-performing and lower-cost funds were available," the lawsuit says.
August 02, 2016
Securities America to Pay $1.5M for Fund OverchargesThe broker-dealer "disadvantaged" 1,514 clients who were eligible to buy share classes without extra charges, FINRA says.
August 02, 2016
College Endowments Seen Posting Worst Returns Since 2009Funds with more than $500 million lost 0.73%, Wilshire says; universities set to report fiscal 2016 returns in the fall.
August 01, 2016
Low-Volatility ETFs Are Outperforming but UntestedInvestors are pouring money into low-vol ETFs even though market volatility is down.