Asset Managers
The latest news on top asset managers, including updates on mergers and acquisitions, as well as new investment strategies and fund offerings.
Investment philosophy is top European fund selection criteria
By Warren S. HerschSurvey respondents rank investment philosophy a 9.0, the highest score received among 10 selection criteria.
August 05, 2013
3 Reasons Why You Need Inflation Protection NowEven modest amounts of inflation can be harmfulin some ways, even more so than deflation.
July 31, 2013
LPL Sees 14% Jump in Q2 Profits, Topping EstimatesThe independent broker-dealer, led by Mark Casady, also had a 67% increase in assets on its hybrid platform for advisors with their own RIAs.
July 26, 2013
Why Can't Advisors Tell the Difference Between Alternative Assets and Strategies?Money managers at Curian say too many advisors fail to adequately understand the difference between alternative strategies and assets, to the detriment of portfolio building and client outcomes.
July 23, 2013
U.S. Tops Infrastructure Wealth IndexThe U.S. was the wealthiest nation in terms of built assets in 2012, with total wealth estimated at $39.7 trillion, according to the first Global Built Asset Wealth Index, published Tuesday.
July 01, 2013
Model Behavior and Real-World HangoversTrusting sophisticated financial models is tempting and dangerous.
July 01, 2013
MLPs Thrive in the Energy RenaissanceThe master limited partnership is a young, dynamic asset class directly linked to strengthening U.S. economic growth and the country’s historic energy…
July 01, 2013
At Midyear, Where Can Advisors Find Diversification?—Searching for Alpha for July 2013Midway through 2013, gold is down and rates are rising. Investors' perceptions are changing, and as for the stock market...