Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Fidelity Rolls Out New Bond Fund and 2 Lower-Priced Share Classes
By Janet LevauxThe Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund can be bought with fees as low as 3 basis points.
October 25, 2017
GOP’s Chief Tax Writer Expects Deal on State, Local Tax BreakAsked about Trumps tweet promising to keep 401(k)s unchanged, Rep. Kevin Brady said Republicans were "exploring a number of ideas."
October 24, 2017
Buy the Dip Is a Losing Strategy in the Bond MarketThe author believes bond yields will soon move higher.
October 23, 2017
Schwab Ruled the Robo Roost in Q3A model portfolio invested with Schwab's consumer-focused robo-advisor outperformed comparable portfolios on other platforms, according to a benchmarking report.
October 23, 2017
4 Ways to Get More Mileage Out of Muni Bond SeasonThe municipal market is slowly coming out of the summer doldrums. This year, however, we are seeing changes to the seasonal patterns.
October 23, 2017
AI-Powered Equity ETF Launches on NYSE Arca: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, IndexIQ launches two actively managed municipal bond ETFs.
October 20, 2017
Making the Case for Strategic Beta as Fees PlungeAs strategic beta funds get cheaper and more plentiful, Morningstar's Ben Johnson and Schwab's Tony Davidow offer their analysis and advice.
October 20, 2017
Trump Says He May Pick Taylor and Powell for Fed Leadership SeatsTheyre both very talented people, he tells Fox Business; it is unclear which candidate would be chairman and which would be vice chair.