Mutual Funds
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September 16, 2024
Firm Violated Reg BI With Class A Mutual Fund Switches: FINRASecurities Research Inc. of Florida must pay more than $100,000 for not supervising a rep's short-term switches.
September 12, 2024
AssetMark Adds Morningstar Wealth as Third-Party StrategistThis launch will enable financial advisors working with AssetMark to access a range of model portfolios and SMAs.
August 28, 2024
SEC Retreats From 'Swing Pricing' Mandate for Mutual Funds After Stiff OppositionThe plan would have imposed swing pricing during periods of high redemptions, making it costlier for investors.
August 23, 2024
Western Asset's Leech Leaves CIO Role Amid SEC, DOJ ProbesRegulators are looking into if some clients were favored over others in the allocation of gains and losses from derivatives trades.
August 21, 2024
How to Help Clients Navigate Bonds Before Rate CutsAs bond values rise, advisors should consider the tax impact of any sales, which often are best done within IRAs or 401(k) plans.
August 20, 2024
Why There's a 15% Gap Between Investor and Fund ReturnsPoorly timed investor moves aimed at timing market highs and lows weren't the only factor, Morningstar said.
August 14, 2024
10 Stock Picks From the Best Fund Managers: MorningstarOne way to pick stocks is to follow the smart money.
August 13, 2024
Cadaret Grant to Pay $6M Over Mutual Fund Revenue-Sharing ConflictsThe firm must evaluate whether clients should be moved to an available lower-cost share class or fund.
August 12, 2024
Vanguard Removes Oaktree as Emerging Markets Fund AdvisorThe giant asset manager said Monday it also shaved the expense ratio of the $785 million fund effective immediately.
August 09, 2024
10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold: MorningstarThere are some growth-stock deals to be found as value stocks gain the upper hand, analysts say.