Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fidelity Files for No-Fee International Index Fund, Cuts Other Fees
By Bernice NapachThe Flex International Index Fund will be free in 'certain fee-based accounts,' including retirement accounts.
April 02, 2018
Ellevest Enters the Impact Investing Space: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Voya Financial enhances its services to support the special needs community.
April 02, 2018
Investors Overestimate Odds of Market Crash: Shiller StudyThe study by Nobel-winning economist Robert Shiller and Yale colleague William Goetzmann also finds that those sentiments negatively affect equity fund flows.
March 30, 2018
Readying for Higher Interest RatesEven the Fed believes inflation is upon us, and it would be wise for advisors to fortify their portfolios against this risk
March 29, 2018
Cryptocurrency Index Fund Offers Shares to IRAsBitwise Asset Management's HOLD 10 Private Index Fund is now available to IRA accounts that are self-directed by accredited investors.
March 29, 2018
Girding for End of Bull Run, Investors Look to AltsA survey finds ESG strategies are increasingly appealing, crypto much less so.
March 29, 2018
Trade Wars and Protectionism Unsettle Institutional InvestorsEndowments, foundations and public pensions optimistic about meeting long-term goals
March 28, 2018
Betterment for Advisors Adds Flexibility, More ETFs to Core PortfolioThe enhancements allow advisors great ability to customize clients' portfolios on the Betterment platform.