Economy & Markets
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3 Things Driving Volatility Down: William Blair PM
By Emily ZulzThe VIX has been below 10% for only 11 total days in the past 20 years seven of which occurred since mid-May 2017.
July 10, 2017
280 CapMarkets Launches Muni Bond Trading and Pricing Platform for AdvisorsThe platform will provide access to essentially the entire muni market as well as price transparency.
July 10, 2017
Bernard Health Expands Partnership With Financial Advisors: Portfolio ProductsAlso, MSRB launched a free, scenario-based course to educate advisors and investors about municipal bonds.
July 07, 2017
MetLife to Acquire Bond ManagerThe insurer hopes to work with more institutional investment consultants.
July 07, 2017
‘Bonds Are Winning,’ PGIM Says as JPMorgan Warns of ComplacencyRobert Tipp sees a huge shadow supply of excess labor.
July 07, 2017
U.S. Global's New Gold ETF Brings a Quant's Approach to the MetalFirm uses smart beta factor strategies to target companies; investors have pulled record amounts from gold funds this year.
July 07, 2017
Grantham’s GMO Dissolves International Stock Team as Assets FallA more quant-focused global equity team takes over strategies; GMOs assets under management have fallen steeply in recent years.
July 07, 2017
Cross-Asset Quants Bitten by Fed, Facing Worst Losses in a DecadeCTA funds plunge 5.1% for poorest period since '07; selloff in stocks, bonds worry critics of systematic funds.