Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FINRA Slaps RBC With $2.9M Fine
By Jeff BermanOver eight years, the firm failed to ensure that investors in ETFs, ETNs and mutual funds received prospectuses.
October 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade: New Accounts Jumped 49% Since Dropping CommissionsA "wave" of old customers have also been "coming home" since the move, CEO says.
October 21, 2019
Fixed Income Factor Investing Growing Significantly: InvescoAlmost half of investors surveyed increased factor allocations in the past year.
October 21, 2019
Merrill Edge Expands Free Online TradingThe move follows elimination of online trading fees by Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, Fidelity and Ally Financial.
October 21, 2019
ETFs' Growth Story: It's ComplicatedThe ETF market has surged in the past five years, but that headline growth obscures some major developments.
October 21, 2019
10 Worst States for Pension FundingFew states are funded adequately to meet their obligations as their workers retire.
October 18, 2019
Low-Fee Funds Are Big Winners in Q3: MorningstarMorningstar's latest fund flows report shows the cheapest funds had the greatest intake of new money.
October 18, 2019
10 Types of Investment Risk, DefinedFrom asset class risk to depth of market risk, here are 10 basic types of investment risks you (and your clients) should know.